The 1901 Constitution of Australia forbids the Commonwealth from establishing any religion, imposing religious observances, prohibiting the free exercise of religion or requiring a religious test for public office. The government seeks to ensure that this right is respected in practice.
Recent attention has focused on the civil trial of Daniel Nalliah and Daniel Scot, two Christian ministers charged with preaching hate against Muslims. The case is not a federal case but was brought under Victoria's Racial and Religious Tolerance Act of 2001. The trial is expected to conclude in March 2004. The ministers could face stiff fines.
2003 U.S. State Department International Religious Freedom Report on Australia
Australian hate law The Washington Times 2/24/04
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