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“[Israel] wants it known that these attacks have hardened his resolve.”

Israel Folau set up a page earlier this week, encouraging the public to help him raise money for his legal costs.

“Israel Folau is the price we pay for free speech… he has the right to say it and I have a responsibility to oppose what he says.”

Folau also criticised churches for accepting same-sex marriage and called on his fellow Christians to stand up for God’s teachings.

Folau has said he’s taking the action in pursuit of his “right to religious freedom”.

According to the report, Eni Folau said his son would be disowning the words of God if he removed the post, telling him “you’ll go to hell, son”.

“The fundamental point of the need to protect freedom of speech and freedom of religion is in the DNA of every true Liberal.”

The exemption would protect views like those expressed by Israel Folau, whose four-year contract with Rugby Australia was terminated as a result of his recent anti-LGBTI social media posts.

“I was reminded once again that no matter how resilient you may have become after years of dealing with this kind of sh*t, that you can be caught off guard in a moment of vulnerability.”

Despite countless polls suggesting Labor was the overwhelming favourite to topple the Liberal-National Coalition, Prime Minister Scott Morrison ultimately swept the Coalition to victory.