New laws to be introduced to protect people of faith from discrimination.

The Morrison government intends to make it unlawful to discriminate against people based on their religious beliefs, with Labor broadly backing the push. But the legislation is causing tension within the coalition party room, with conservative MPs raising the prospect of voting against the bill if it doesn't go far enough.

Members of the muslim community celebrate Eid al-Fitr. (AAP Image/Dean Lewins) Source: AAP