Liberal and Labor MPs back changes to Australia day honours system

Prime Minister Scott Morrison said on Friday the honours system was a “completely independent process”.

“It’s a system that recognises Australians from right across the full spectrum of achievement in this country.”

Liberal MPs Jason Falinski, Trent Zimmerman and Tim Wilson and Labor MPs Chris Bowen and Linda Burney all flagged concerns about the current awards system on Saturday and suggested changes.

Mr Zimmerman, the member for North Sydney, welcomed the Governor-General’s call…