Australian Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull, pictured on October 17, 2015, removed knights and dames from the national honours system. -AFP
SYDNEY: Australia has removed knights and dames from the national honours system, Prime Minister Malcolm Turnbull said Monday, dismissing the ancient titles as “not appropriate” in the modern age.
Knights and dames were unexpectedly revived last year by then prime minister and ardent monarchist Tony Abbott -- prompting accusations he was in a “time warp” and out of touch with voters.
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