Which of the following statements about religious discrimination in Australia is incorrect?
A)It is defined as a lack of equality in employment opportunities because of religion.
B)It includes being refused a job as well as being harassed at work because of religion.
C)What to do about religious discrimination is still being debated.
D)Under Commonwealth law,it is illegal to discriminate based on religion itself.

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Under Commonwealth law in Australia, there is no specific provision that makes it illegal to discriminate on the basis of religion itself. The protection against religious discrimination is more nuanced and can be covered under various state and territory laws, as well as under indirect provisions related to racial discrimination (for example, where religion and ethnicity are closely linked). However, as of the last update, there is no direct, overarching Commonwealth law that makes religious discrimination per se illegal.

Which of the Following Statements About Religious Discrimination in Australia