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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What does it mean that Australia is a secular country?
- The government does not favour any religion; people are free to practise their faith or have no religion
- Australia has no religious citizens
- Only secular organisations can receive government funding
Why this is the correct answer
A secular country keeps government and religion separate, meaning the state does not promote, favour or fund any particular faith. Australians are completely free to practise religion, change religion, or have no religion at all — the choice belongs to the individual.