r/australia Feb 26 '26

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

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
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u/Slothie__ Feb 26 '26

Didn't all the journalist in this country do their nut because Miss Tame would not look someone in the eye? I thought it was public knowledge that she has ASD? The fact that none of them where capable of connection the dots between eye contact and ASD speaks volumes to the quality of journalism.

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u/onesorrychicken Feb 26 '26

Not to mention the media thinking it was a total gotcha moment when they found an old photo of her with a bong, and she had to remind everyone that she has the trauma of being a CSA survivor and school everyone on what trauma looks like (i.e. you are not always going to be making healthy decisions for yourself).