Former High Court judge Dyson Heydon has handed back one of Australia’s highest honours, surrendering his status as a Companion of the Order of Australia.
The honour is granted to those deemed to have gone above and beyond in their service to the nation.
In 2020 Heydon was found by an independent investigation to have sexually harassed six junior court staff. Three of the women reached an "historic" settlement with the Commonwealth in February this year. Heydon has always denied the allegations.
Heydon maintains his Honourable title, although he has allowed his legal practicing licence to lapse.
Source: Guardian Australia
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