US EditionFormer Prime Minister Scott Morrison Leads King's Birthday Honours List
- In the 2025 King's Birthday Honours, former Prime Minister Scott Morrison was awarded Australia's highest recognition for his distinguished service to the nation, including his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic.
- His appointment recognized his leadership during the COVID-19 pandemic, economic initiatives, national security efforts, and role in establishing the AUKUS defence pact.
- Scott Morrison led Australia as its 30th prime minister between 2018 and 2022, managing significant challenges such as the Black Summer bushfires and the COVID-19 pandemic while steering the nation’s economic recovery.
- He mentioned that Australia faced an unprecedented range of crises during his time in office and praised the Australian people for their bravery and steadfastness in overcoming these difficulties.
- The honour reflects enduring recognition of Morrison's impact despite a divisive tenure ultimately ending in a 2022 election loss to Labor, with ongoing advocacy for AUKUS.
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‘He saved lives’: Why Morrison deserves highest honour in Australia
Branded by some as “the worst insult to all Australians”, there is a case amid the controversy for former Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s appointment to the Companion of the Order of Australia, according to Shane Wright on The Morning Edition podcast.
Scott Morrison Among the 830 Australians Recognised in 2025 King’s Birthday Honours List
THE GOVERNOR-GENERAL IS PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THE FOLLOWING APPOINTMENTS AND AWARDS AS PART OF THE 2025 KING’S BIRTHDAY HONOURS LIST: Companion of the Order in the GENERAL DIVISION Phillip Andrew ADAMS AO Gundy NSW 2337 For eminent service to broadcast media, to journalism, to the arts, to cultural leadership, and to the community. Emeritus Professor Roger William BYARD AO PSM SA For eminent service to medicine, to forensic pathology, to tertiary …
‘A joke’: Morrison’s King’s Birthday top gong sparks backlash
Australians are divided over Scott Morrison’s inclusion on this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List, with some questioning the decision to hand the former prime minister the highest level of recognition.
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