Morrison signals attempt to pass religious discrimination bill ‘in the near future’

Coalition faces fierce internal opposition to the legislation while Labor stalls on finalising a position

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Scott Morrison has signalled he will seek to legislate the religious discrimination bill in the near future", as mounting internal opposition leaves securing Labor support the most viable path to pass the reform.

Morrison appealed for support for the important bill" on Monday, telling reporters in Canberra that it is something that should unite the parliament, not divide it".

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