Victorian Consolidated Legislation

Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 - SECT 26

Incorrect assumption as to race or religious belief or activity

26. Incorrect assumption as to race or religious belief or activity

In determining whether a person has committed an offence against section 24 or
25, it is irrelevant whether or not the person made an assumption about the
race or religious belief or activity of another person or class of persons
that was incorrect at the time that the offence is alleged to have been
committed.