Young women like Grace Tame weren’t socialised to shut up when authority figures speak – and it feels like progress | Katharine Murphy
by Katharine Murphy, Political editor from World news | The Guardian on (#5VCMT)
Australians like to think of ourselves as rebels but culturally we love rules, and aren't always kind to rule-breakers
I can't imagine you aren't across it, but in case you missed what the outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame did on Tuesday, let me run you through it.
Tame went to the Lodge as part of the annual pre-Australia Day festivities. Naturally, her arrival was captured by waiting cameras. The prime minister extended his hand and congratulated the sexual assault survivor on her recent engagement to partner Max. Tame shook Scott Morrison's hand without meeting his gaze.
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