Australia Day Honours Protested Due to Tennis Legend Margaret Court’s Religious Views

Australia Day Honours Protested Due to Tennis Legend Margaret Court’s Religious Views
Former Australian tennis player Margaret Court poses with a replica of the trophy to commemorate 50 years of her Australian grand slam win before the start of men's singles match in Melbourne on Jan. 27, 2020. William West/AFP via Getty Images
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The awarding of Australia’s highest honour to tennis legend Margaret Court has been mired in controversy after other recipients protested her inclusion over her stance towards same-sex marriage.

Court, one of the world’s most accomplished tennis players, is expected to be elevated from her previous appointment as an Officer of the Order of Australia (AO) to a Companion of the Order of Australia (AC).

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