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Margaret Court Australia Day honour prompts Canberra doctor to hand back her own award in protest – 7NEWS.com.au
Margaret Court is primed to be honoured on Australia Day for her tennis accomplishments – but not everybody is impressed.
A Canberra doctor has explained why shell be handing back her Order of Australia medal in protest of Margaret Court being set to receive the honour.
The tennis great, well-known to hold conservative views on gay marriage and transgender athletes, will receive the honour on Australia Day.
In protest, renowned GP and transgender woman Dr Clara Tuck Meng Soo says shell be returning her award.
She says giving Court the award promotes discrimination.
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