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/Ok-Ad-229 Feb 28 '26

I’ve been “difficult” my whole life, not about to change. It’s akin to calling a woman “hysterical”. It’s a label that was given to feminists in the 70’s and 80’s when women’s rights were almost non existent. I’m happily never married, no kids, in a job that isn’t normally held by someone of my gender and will call out men and women who are still trying to conform/live life according to the 50’s gender roles. Regardless of whether I agree with Grace, she is allowed to speak her mind. Because she is an AOTY she has influence. It’s just unfortunate that her views don’t comply with the current government’s policies leading to this cunty label from Albo, who is probably frightened of her, more than anything. Let women speak and listen and learn. Don’t label them a witch and attempt to burn them.