AUST OF THE YEAR

Australian of the Year David Morrison firmly believes the nation should revisit the republic debate

Australian of the Year David Morrison firmly believes the nation should revisit the republic debate Source: AAP

Equality advocate and former Chief of Army, David Morrison AO, has been named as the 2016 Australian of the Year. The announcement was made by the Prime Minister, Malcolm Turnbull, who presented Mr Morrison with the Australian of the Year trophy at a ceremony held on the lawns of Parliament House in Canberra.


Michelle chen reports


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