Australian of the Year Archives

Morrison’s tone-deaf response to Grace Tame’s speech: ‘Well, gee, I bet it felt good to get that out’

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has spoken of her astonishment at how the Prime Minister responded to her powerful speech.

News & Views

‘We can’t fix a problem we don’t discuss’: Grace Tame calls for national reform

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has addressed the National Press Club, delivering a speech on how we can change the conversation around sexual abuse.

News & Views

Advocate for sexual assault survivors is 2021 Australian of the Year

A young advocate who fought for a voice for survivors of sexual assault has been named Australian of the Year.

News & Views

These are the women nominated for Australian of the Year

It’s not long now until the 2021 Australian of the Year is announced, so here are the women who have been nominated for the national award.

Leadership

All-woman line-up in the ACT Australian of the Year Awards

For the first time, the ACT has an all-female line up contending for Australian of the Year and Young Australian of the Year in 2019.