Australian soccer player & Bahraini refugee Hakeem Al-Araibi

Why did these Australian politicians suggest we need an Urgent Medical Treatment law in 2018?

To get sick refugees from Nauru & Manus Island to hospital.

What is the European Union?

Economic and political partnership of 28 European countries

The Venezuelan Opposition Leader is claiming to be the 'true' President. Who supports him?

US, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Australia, Israel

'Brexit' is short for...?

Saying the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union.

Who is the 2019 Young Australian of the Year?

Mr Danzal Baker, otherwise known as Baker Boy

The US Government recently shut down due to disagreement over budgets. How long did this last?

35 days: December 21, 2018 - January 55th 2019

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1
When was Australia Day first celebrated as a public holiday on January 26?
1901
1935
1914
1994
2
Who is this man?
Australian Socceroo Hakeem Al-Araibi
Thai soccer player Hakeem Al-Araibi
Bahraini World Cup soccer player Hakeem Al-Araibi
Australian soccer player & Bahraini refugee Hakeem Al-Araibi
3
Why is Hakeem Al-Alraibi in the news?
He is scared he will be sent back to Bahrain.
He is a refugee.
All of the above.
He was arrested in Thailand on his honeymoon from Australia.
4
Who is the current Prime Minister of Australia?
Tony Abbott
Kevin Rudd
Daniel Andrews
Scott Morrison
5
When is the UK leaving the EU?
29 March, 2020
28 February, 2019.
29 March, 2019.
28 February, 2020.
6
Why did these Australian politicians suggest we need an Urgent Medical Treatment law in 2018?
To have drug testing s at music festivals.
To get sick people in Menindee to hospital.
To get sick refugees from Nauru & Manus Island to hospital.
For medical clinics in remote Aboriginal Australian peoples.
7
What is the European Union?
A song contest between all European countries.
England, Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.
Economic and political partnership of 28 European countries
A continent in the Northern hemisphere.
8
The Venezuelan Opposition Leader is claiming to be the 'true' President. Who supports him?
Vanuatu, Fiji, Indonesia.
Iran, North Korea and Russia.
US, Brazil, Colombia, Argentina, Australia, Israel
China, Russia, Turkey, Cuba, Bolivia, Iran, North Korea.
9
'Brexit' is short for...?
Saying Britain is impacted by climate change.
Saying everyone wants to leave Britain.
Saying the United Kingdom is leaving the European Union.
The Government of the United Kingdom.
10
Who was the most successful Australian tennis player during the Australian Open?
Nick Kyrgios
Alex de Minaur
Ash Barty
Dylan Alcott
11
When is World Human Rights Day?
10 December every year
12 December every year
1 December
First Sunday in December
12
Why is Australia Day controversial?
Australia was 'discovered' by other explorers before 1788.
All of the above.
It is insensitive to Australian Aboriginal peoples.
Aboriginal peoples mourn history and call it 'Invasion Day'
13
Which election is being held in Australia in March 2019?
Victorian state election
WA state election
Australian federal election
NSW state election
14
Who is the 2019 Young Australian of the Year?
Eleni Glouftsis
Mr Danzal Baker, otherwise known as Baker Boy
Skye Kinder
Noelle Martin
15
The US Government recently shut down due to disagreement over budgets. How long did this last?
25 days: December 21, 2018 - January 15th 2019
10 days: December 21 - December 31st 2018
35 days: December 21, 2018 - January 55th 2019
20 days: December 21, 2018 - January 10th 2019

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