Images quickly went viral of an unsmiling outgoing Australian of the Year with the PM outside the Lodge
“That was a very brave statement, that is exactly what I meant when I said that to her on that occasion,” he said.
In an address to the Press Club, Tame was asked what she thought of the prime minister’s handling of the issue after Morrison said he spoke to his wife Jenny, which helped him understand the seriousness of the rape allegations. “Jenny has a way of clarifying things. Always has. And so, I’ve reflected on that overnight and listened to Brittany and what she had to say.”“And actually, on top of that, having children doesn’t guarantee a conscience,” she added.Several Liberal politicians denounced the outgoing Australian of the Year, with senator Hollie Hughes labelling her “immature” and senator James McGrath calling her behaviour “childish”.
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