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Is it acceptable in Australia to refuse service to someone because of their race?
- Yes, businesses can choose their customers
- Only if there is a legitimate business reason
- Yes, in private businesses
- No, refusing service on the basis of race is illegal discrimination under Australian law
Why this is the correct answer
Refusing service to a customer on the basis of their race violates Australia's anti-discrimination laws, including the Racial Discrimination Act 1975. No business owner — whether running a private shop or a large enterprise — has the legal right to discriminate against customers on racial grounds.