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Margaret Court defends right to religious freedom of speech, slams media over 2021 Australia Day Honours leak
Former tennis great Margaret Court has welcomed the decision to promote her to the highest level of the Order of Australia, after the decision came under fire from two state premiers and LGBT groups concerned about her past criticisms of same sex marriage.
Key points:
- Margaret Court said it was sad the news was leaked early
- The tennis great has defended her right to freedom of speech
- She says her views on homosexuality are based on the Bible
Earlier today it was revealed Ms Court is set to be promoted from an Officer of the Order of Australia, to a Companion.
The information was embargoed but was tweeted by a freelance journalist, and then put to Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews at a press conference.
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