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Which controversial decision did McKell make as Governor-General that upset his Labor Party colleagues?

  • Accepting a knighthood

  • Dissolving Parliament

  • Vetoing legislation

  • Refusing to sign a bill

Answer

As Governor-General, McKell made the controversial decision to accept a knighthood, which upset some of his Labor Party colleagues. Despite this, he maintained a successful political career and contributed to the development of Australia and Malaysia.
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