The burnt service medals of veterans have been displayed to Scott Morrison in parliament, in a bid to expedite the protection of Afghan interpreters who served with Australia in Afghanistan.
against the government’s treatment of Afghans who served with Australians during the war in Afghanistan.
"Pete Evans felt so strongly about this he burned his medals and asked me to present them to the prime minister in the Australian parliament," she said. He said Australia's treatment of the Afghan personnel would have consequences for the reputation of its defence force and for national security. Mr Morrison has expressed his commitment to providing refuge to those who served with Australia, but many have, including former senior diplomats, prominent academics and veterans.
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