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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and LibertiesRights and Freedoms

What does freedom of religion protect in Australia?

  1. Only the religions practised before 1901
  2. The right to practise any religion, or no religion, and to be free from religious coercion by the government or others
  3. Only Christian denominations
  4. The right to perform all religious practices without any legal restriction

Why this is the correct answer

Australia's freedom of religion protects every person's right to hold and practise any religious belief, or none, without government interference or coercion. This freedom extends to worshipping, observing religious practices and expressing religious views, subject to laws that protect others from harm.

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