They can also refuse to solemnise a marriage due to personal religious belief.

Australian Defence Force chaplains will also be able to refuse to solemnise a marriage.

Brandis and Canavan's second amendment sought to allow civil marriage celebrants to refuse to solemnise a marriage.

Exemptions will allow ministers of religion and Australian Defence Force chaplains to refuse to solemnise a marriage.

The amendments would also allow ministers of religion and marriage celebrants to "refuse to solemnise a marriage".