As a lifelong feminist, witnessing the blunt and precise advocacy of women like Grace Tame fills me with joy.
Grace Tame was Australian of the Year in 2021. She received her award for outspoken advocacy on behalf of sexual assault survivors and her successful campaign to eliminate Tasmania’s gag laws which, at the time, prevented sexual assault survivors – like Tame – from identifying themselves publicly. Her case was a catalyst for the “Let Her Speak” campaign.
Then prime minister Scott Morrison and 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame during the Australian of the Year awards morning tea at the Lodge.For last weekend’s Australian of the Year morning tea at The Lodge, Tame chose to use her clothing to make her point. Specifically, she wore a rather smartThe usual pearl-clutching has ensued, no doubt as Tame knew it would.
The difference is that Tame uses attention to expose injustice and inequality, whether for sexual assault survivors, Indigenous Australians, Australians with a disability or merely as the victim, as she has been, of the personal crusades often launched by one of the world’s largest media companies against individuals they happen to disagree with.And Tame is in good company. Another young renegade has stood up to the behemoth right at the eleventh hour.
Australia Latest News, Australia Headlines
Similar News:You can also read news stories similar to this one that we have collected from other news sources.
Grace Tame wears anti-Murdoch shirt to prime minister’s Australian of the Year morning tea2021 winner and advocate previously went viral for interaction with former PM Scott Morrison at 2022 event
Read more »
Grace Tame Wears 'F*** Murdoch' T-shirt at Prime Minister's Morning TeaFormer Australian of the Year Grace Tame made a bold statement during a morning tea hosted by Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, wearing a T-shirt that read 'F*** Murdoch'. This isn't the first time Tame has used the event to express her views, previously giving a memorable 'frosty side-eye' to then-Prime Minister Scott Morrison in 2022.
Read more »
Grace Tame Criticizes Rupert Murdoch at Australian of the Year EventFormer Australian of the Year Grace Tame wore a t-shirt that read 'F--k Murdoch' during a morning tea with Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, sparking attention and controversy.
Read more »
Albanese criticises Grace Tame for her ‘F--- Murdoch’ T-shirtThe prime minister says the former Australian of the year took focus away from the event honouring Australian of the Year nominees.
Read more »
Albanese criticises Grace Tame for her ‘F--- Murdoch’ T-shirtThe prime minister says the former Australian of the year took focus away from the event honouring Australian of the Year nominees.
Read more »
Albanese Criticizes Grace Tame's 'F--- Murdoch' T-shirt at Australia Day FunctionPrime Minister Anthony Albanese has criticized former Australian of the Year Grace Tame for wearing a T-shirt with the phrase 'F--- Murdoch' to an Australia Day eve function at The Lodge. Albanese stated that Tame's protest distracted from the event's purpose of honoring past and present Australians of the Year.
Read more »