Mixed reactions as Tony Abbott is honoured for border control, Indigenous affairs

Former Prime Minister Tony Abbott raises his fist as he receives a kiss onstage from his wife Margie after conceding defeat in the 2019 election. Source: AAP

The former Prime Minister received top Queen's Birthday honours for his "significant contributions to trade, border control and to the Indigenous community".

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Published 8 June 2020 9:37pm

Updated 8 June 2020 9:52pm

By Claudia Farhart

Presented by Euna Cho

Source: SBS

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The former Prime Minister received top Queen's Birthday honours for his "significant contributions to trade, border control and to the Indigenous community".

There have been mixed reactions to former Prime Minister Tony Abbott receiving a Queen's Birthday honour, with critics labelling the award "shameful".

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