Famous Aussies lead King’s Birthday h onours

Email Director Baz Luhrmann, costume designer Catherine Martin, TV personality Deborah Hutton and former PM Scott Morrison are among those recognised in this year’s King’s Birthday Honours List. Have your say and take our poll.

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