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Conservatives' same-sex marriage bill could fuel Coalition's internal feud

More than a dozen members of the Coalition are preparing to support a same-sex marriage bill, but not the one the Prime Minister hopes to pass through Parliament.

The ABC understands the group is putting the finishing touches on the bill, which proponents say includes 'expansive protections' for so-called religious freedoms.

West Australian Liberal MP Ian Goodenough told AM he will support the bill, which would be presented to Parliament if next week's same-sex marriage survey returns a 'yes' vote.

He said more than a dozen members "at this stage" will join him, but he would not say exactly who would sponsor the bill.

Conservatives are not happy with WA Liberal senator Dean Smith's bill, which the Government is expected to use to legalise same-sex marriage if the issue goes to a vote.

"I believe the bill is focussed on the wedding ceremony itself but it doesn't go further than that," Mr Goodenough said.

Senator Smith's bill allows same-sex couples to wed, while creating exemptions so that religious organisations can refuse to conduct same-sex marriages.

Labor has agreed to back the bill if it comes up for debate.

Conservatives are worried the legislation could see same-sex marriage opponents fall foul of the law if they air their views in public.

Faith-based charities' funding 'would be under threat'

Leaked talking points criticising the Smith bill

• It does not protect the religious freedom of most Australians
• Civil marriage celebrants who do not want to solemnise same-sex marriages for religious reasons must make this objection public
• It provides insufficient protection for religious bodies
• The bill fails to address non-religious objections to same-sex marriage
• The limited safeguards provided to clergy and religious celebrants do not override state anti-discrimination laws
• The bill ignores the Senate Select Committee report's call for additional religious freedom protections
• It fails to address the interaction with state-based anti-discrimination laws

The ABC has obtained a list of "talking points" criticising Senator Smith's bill, which have been circulated amongst opponents of the proposal.

Mr Goodenough said the alternative bill contains protections for parents and schools with strong religious views.

"To allow those schools to teach their students about the traditional view of marriage without necessarily having to provide the full spectrum of views on marriage."

He said the bill also includes amendments to protect faith-based charities like the Salvation Army, Anglicare and St Vincent de Paul from losing funding.

"Any government funding for these programs would be under threat," Mr Goodenough said.

"I think a number of (overseas) charities may have lost their charitable status due to inconsistencies with marriage legislation, so they were faced with the dilemma of having to change their constitution, if you like, in order to comply with the legislation."

If the alternative same-sex marriage bill is presented to Parliament, it could further fuel the ongoing feud between moderates and conservatives in the Coalition.

It could also delay Malcolm Turnbull's plan to allow a free vote in Parliament before Christmas.

Ian Goodenough said he does not want the process rushed and said it was "possible" the alternative bill could be presented to the Senate next week.

"It'll take several weeks to get even a dozen amendments through if they're contentious," he said.

"So suddenly it'll be very difficult and challenging to get the required number of detailed amendments through before Parliament rises."

But the ABC understands senior Government figures have been expecting the challenge, and they are prepared to head it off.

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