Queen’s birthday honours: Tony Abbott, Marcia Langton and Michael Clarke among Australians recognised

Former PM is one of many former Liberal politicians recognised, along with media mogul Kerry Stokes and philanthropist Gretel Packer Tony Abbott and Bronwyn Bishop are among a host of former Liberal politicians to receive awards in this year’s Queen’s birthday honours, with the ex-prime minister recognised with the highest title for his contributions to border control and the Indigenous community.  In an honours list that considers notable contributions from Australians across fields including politics, arts, education, health, sport, media and public service, Prof Marcia Langton was recognised for advocacy for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people as well as her contributions to tertiary education. Continue reading...
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