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Dominic Giannini

Religious bill 'urgent' after Thorburn row

Angus Taylor says legislation is needed to protect religious diversity and tolerance in Australia. (Mick Tsikas/AAP PHOTOS) (AAP)

A senior coalition frontbencher says a religious freedom bill is more urgent in the wake of the Essendon -Andrew Thorburn saga.

Mr Thorburn resigned as CEO of the AFL club a day after his appointment, due to his role as chair of a church with divisive views around abortion and homosexuality.

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