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Democratic Beliefs, Rights and Liberties › Rights and Freedoms
What is the separation of church and state in Australia?
- The government does not have an official state religion and religion and government operate separately
- Churches must pay the same taxes as businesses
- Religious leaders are banned from participating in politics
Why this is the correct answer
Australia has no official state religion, and the Constitution explicitly prohibits the Commonwealth from establishing one. Religious organisations and government operate in separate spheres. Australians are free to practise any religion or none, and religious belief does not confer any special legal advantage.