The federal government narrowly steered its religious discrimination bill through Parliament’s lower house after a marathon all-night debate.

The contentious bill passed through the lower house overnight with amendments put forward by Labor.

Five Liberal MPs voted against the government to support the changes.

Channel 9 political editor Chris Uhlmann told Gareth Parker on 6PR Breakfast it was a marathon debate that ended at 5am.

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