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Scott Morrison receives Australia's highest honour for leadership during [COVID] crisis (www.abc.net.au)

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Former prime minister Scott Morrison will be appointed a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for his "eminent service" to the country.

He thanked the Australian people for their "courage and resilience" during multiple crises during his term, including the COVID pandemic and Black Summer bushfires.

What's next?

King’s Birthday Honours List award recipients will be invited to ceremonies at their state's Government House over coming months.

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[–] youngalfred@lemm.ee 10 points 1 year ago

Is this Scott Morrison the minister for health? Or the minister for finance? Or perhaps Scott the minister for home affairs? Wait it must be Scott the treasurer.