Religious Discrimination Bill debated as the measure splits public opinion

Debate continues to circle the Religious Discrimination Bill as the Morrison government attempts to balance the views of public submissions on the matter.

Managing Director of Australian Christian Lobby Martyn Iles supports the Religious Discrimination Bill. Source: AAP

The Morrison government’s Religious Discrimination Bill - aimed at protecting religious expression from being discriminated against - continues to be gripped by heated debate.

Attorney-General Christian Porter has vowed the legislation would act as a shield against discrimination rather than a sword to allow others to discriminate.

But a draft version of the Bill has left stakeholders deeply divided over whether the measure finds this balance.

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