Freedom of Religion

PART 2 • Section 4 • 9 Questions

1 What religious heritage does Australia have?

2 Which religious group is the largest among Australians?

3 Which Christian days are public holidays?

4 How does the Australian government treat citizens of different religions?

5 What does it mean that Australia’s government is secular?

6 Does Australia have an official national religion?

7 Are people in Australia free to follow any religion they choose?

8 Must people obey Australian law even during religious practices?

9 What happens if there is a conflict between an Australian law and a religious practice?

Please answer all 9 questions.