Arndt’s Order of Australia backlash over family murder comments

A growing number of state and federal MPs are demanding Arndt be stripped of the honour after she made controversial comments about the domestic violence-related murders of Queensland mum Hannah Clarke, 31, and her three children aged under six.

David Hurley’s office has forwarded complaints he has received.

“In all matters relating to the Order of Australia, the governor-general acts on advice from and recommendations made by the Council for the Order of Australia,” his spokesman told AAP on Monday.

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