Coalition MP Ewen Jones has rebuked his Coalition colleague Cory Bernardi for his hardline stance on the importance of traditional families.

In the Coalition Party room meeting on Tuesday, Senator Bernardi singled out Social Services Minister Kevin Andrews for praise for his ”defence” of traditional family units.

Senator Bernardi, who holds strong conservative views, read out part of an opinion piece Mr Andrews had written on the topic.

Read more: (Source: The Age)