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The PM backs religious protections in same-sex marriage bill

A man holds a rainbow flag as he celebrates after watching the marriage vote result in the Senate.

A man holds a rainbow flag as he celebrates after watching the marriage vote result in the Senate. Source: AAP

Federal parliament is poised to legalise same-sex marriage during the final sittings of the year. But the prime minister says he'll back changes to the legislation to allow for a number of religious protections.


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By Mai Hoa, Michelle Rimmer, Hashela Kumarawansa, Natarsha Kallios

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Federal parliament is poised to legalise same-sex marriage during the final sittings of the year. But the prime minister says he'll back changes to the legislation to allow for a number of religious protections.



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