Commonwealth not to legislate in respect of religion.

Jurisdiction: Australia
Provision: 116
Source language: English
Recorded status: in force

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The Commonwealth shall not make any law for establishing any religion, or for imposing any religious observance, or for prohibiting the free exercise of any religion, and no religious test shall be required as a qualification for any office or public trust under the Commonwealth.

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Commonwealth of Australia Constitution · legislation.gov.au · Retrieved 18 August 2026.

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