Scott Morrison (Cook, Liberal Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

The interjections come from those opposite. I sought advice from the CDF and I have accepted his advice, but I have also asked for this very specific issue to be addressed. I'm simply seeking to preserve the integrity of the honours and awards system, and I will receive that advice from the eminent Australians Dr Nelson, Dr Shergold, Brad Manera and David Bennett, the former Solicitor-General, who are eminently qualified to look at this specific issue. I want to thank the member for Bass and the member for Braddon; Guy Barnett, a former member of the other place; and the Premier of Tasmania for the constructive engagement I've had with them. They have been engaging with me on this issue for some time. I've respected and appreciated their meetings with me. We are working through this issue. We just have to make a decision that is consistent with government policy and respects the honours and awards system. But I want to make this very clear: Teddy Sheean was a great and brave Australian. There is no dispute about that.

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