Grace Tame

For those wondering what became of all those big promises Scott Morrison made to women earlier this year. The short answer is: not much.

Grace Tame has criticised the appointment of the new human rights commissioner, Lorraine Finlay, due to her opposition to affirmative consent laws.

This week, Christian Porter has been temporarily promoted to fill the role of acting leader of the House of Representatives.

Morrison’s words that it must have been “good to get that out” purposefully undermines the fact that Grace Tame’s speech, and all the work that led up to it, were professional achievements.

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

Brittany Higgins, Christine Holgate, that awful desk thing at parliament. It is easy think it is all bad news and nothing is changing. But these Australians show there is hope.

Scott Morrison is inclined to underestimate tough women – and these tough women now present a serious political challenge.

Australian of the Year Grace Tame has criticised Prime Minister Scott Morrison for promoting Amanda Stoker to Assistant Minister for Women.

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.

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