LOBBYING by a senior Baillieu government official against same-sex marriage has exposed a rift between two Cabinet ministers.

Mental Health Minister Mary Wooldridge yesterday called for an explanation of the deputy chief psychiatrist’s submission to a Senate inquiry.

But Attorney-General Robert Clark said he supported Prof Kuruvilla George’s right to free speech.

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