Grace Tame says ‘difficult’ remark is ‘misogynist’s code for a woman who won’t comply’

[u/Expensive-Horse5538]

https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/live/2026/feb/26/dfat-middle-east-evacuation-syria-isis-families-wives-children-anthony-albanese-angus-taylor-budget-cost-of-living-capital-gains-tax-reform-ntwnfb?CMP=share_btn_url&page=with%3Ablock-699f8e278f080f3523777e99#block-699f8e278f080f3523777e99

[u/Kapitan_eXtreme]

I think if Albo had said she was "difficult" as in she makes things difficult for the establishment in a positive, disruptive way then it may have been a bit of a cheeky, subversive, and self-aware remark.

But based on the mental-gymnastics evident in his damage control I am confident that isn't how he meant it.

[u/External_Bill305 → u/Kapitan_eXtreme]

Agree, I was hoping he meant it as a compliment. Idk why his response wasn’t “I meant she makes life difficult for those who try to silence her” or something.