Become AuggieStudy / Part 4: Australian values
Values: freedom of religion
- Australia has no official religion
- All citizens are treated equally, whatever their religion
- Religious laws have no legal standing
- Polygamy is illegal
- Forced marriage is illegal and can mean jail
- Religious intolerance is not acceptable
| Practice | Legal in Australia? |
|---|---|
| Following any religion, or none | Yes |
| Applying religious law over Australian law | No, religious laws have no legal status |
| Polygamy | No |
| Forced marriage | No |
Key facts
- No official national religion.
- All citizens treated equally regardless of religion.
- Religious laws have no legal status in Australia.
- Polygamy is illegal.
- Forced marriage is illegal; penalties include imprisonment.
- Religious intolerance is not acceptable.