AUSTRALIAN VALUES This is an Australian values question — In the real test, every values question must be correct.
A married man wishes to take a second wife because his tradition permits it. What does Australian law say?
- It is permitted if his religious leader approves the marriage
- Polygamy is against the law and can lead to imprisonment ✓
- It is permitted if his first wife gives her agreement
- It is permitted as long as the marriage is not registered
Why this is the answer
Being married to more than one person at the same time is a crime in Australia, whatever the tradition behind it.
This question is from: Freedom of religion
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