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A church leader says Margaret Courtâs âbad theologyâ is his reason for joining the growing list of Order of Australia members who are returning their awards in protest against her elevation to the countryâs highest civilian honour.
A number of recipients, including retired broadcaster Kerry OâBrien and acclaimed artist Peter Kingston, have either returned or refused awards and others say theirs have been tarnished.
The Reverend Alistair Macrae is returning his Officer of Order of Australia award.
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In this weekâs Australia Day awards, Court was elevated from an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) to a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC) for her sporting success.