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Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger
Source: BBC
Margaret Court's Order of Australia award sparks anger
22 January 2021
The decision to award Margaret Court, one of Australia's greatest tennis players, the country's highest honour has drawn angry criticism because of her anti-gay views.
The 78-year-old won 24 singles and 40 doubles Grand Slam titles during her career before retraining as a pastor.
Her views on the LGBT community have sparked widespread condemnation.
Two state governors said she should not be awarded the Order of Australia's highest level.
She is already an Officer of the order and is set to become a Companion.
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22 January 2021
The decision to award Margaret Court, one of Australia's greatest tennis players, the country's highest honour has drawn angry criticism because of her anti-gay views.
The 78-year-old won 24 singles and 40 doubles Grand Slam titles during her career before retraining as a pastor.
Her views on the LGBT community have sparked widespread condemnation.
Two state governors said she should not be awarded the Order of Australia's highest level.
She is already an Officer of the order and is set to become a Companion.
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Read more: https://www.bbc.com/news/world-australia-55765514
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