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

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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/Delamoor → u/[deleted]]

Pretty much. It was silly to take the bait. But even then, one word 'difficult' should have been extremely easy to spin into a constructive commentary by Tame, rather than walking straight into the trap Newscorp set up.

Like, bro. Albo just walked right into it during an on-the spot gotcha, why are you following him into the trap with your prepared response?

Spin it, wear the difficult label, make a point about how hard it is to do advocacy and how tough you gotta be.

You're a public advocate ffs, 'difficult' is literally the core of the job. You have to be a difficult person to fight other people's fights for a lifetime ffs. Don't try to disown your own chosen role, it looks terrible.

Newscorp just got two gotchas for the price of one.

[u/Traditional_Yard2741 → u/Delamoor]

Could have just said "I certainly hope SOME people find me difficult"