Men's rights activist Bettina Arndt and journalist Mike Carlton will keep their Order of Australia awards following a review by the committee that hands out the honours.
Men's rights activist Bettina Arndt will keep her Order of Australia award following a review by the committee that hands out the honours.
Journalist Mike Carlton, who also drew heavy criticism for derogatory past remarks about women and Jewish people, will also keep his award.
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