From The Australian:
A REPENTANT Tony Abbott has conceded he derailed Campbell Newman’s re-election campaign by appointing Prince Philip a knight of Australia, vowing “considerably more consultation” on future appointments.
…Mr Abbott said he took the decision after consulting with Governor-General Sir Peter Cosgrove and Order of Australia Council chairman Sir Angus Houston.
“I stand by the decision. I understand why some people don’t like it. I respect their right to be critical; that’s what you get in a democracy such as ours and I take it on the chin,” he said.
Consultation is not the issue. Lack of judgement is. One is not terribly reassured that our national leader needs a chaperon.