Freedom of religion
3 min · 11 practice questions
Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage and is home to people from all the large religions. It has public holidays on Good Friday and Christmas Day. Both the government and the law treat all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.
This topic is also part of Part 4, Australian values. The test can ask about it from either angle.
What Our Common Bond says
- Australia has a Judaeo-Christian heritage.
- There are people in Australia from all the large religions.
- Australia has public holidays on Good Friday and Christmas Day.
- The government and the law treat all citizens equally, whatever their religion or beliefs.
Common mistakes
- Thinking equal treatment depends on holding a common or popular belief — it does not.
- Assuming a Judaeo-Christian heritage means other religions are not present or valued in Australia.
Test yourself
One question at a time: pick an answer, then check it. Everything here comes from Our Common Bond, Part 2, page 21 (official booklet ↗).
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