https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-29/prime-minister-addresses-kings-honour-for-ben-roberts-smith/104039638
Among other things, he shot and killed an unarmed teenager in Afghanistan, literal babykiller
https://www.abc.net.au/news/2024-06-29/prime-minister-addresses-kings-honour-for-ben-roberts-smith/104039638
Among other things, he shot and killed an unarmed teenager in Afghanistan, literal babykiller
I think our prime minister is trying to split the difference saying the award was given by the king and not by the prime minister's office or anyone who answers to him.
He's trying to make the argument it was his manager's decision and the prime minister had nothing to do with it