Tasmania's Grace Tame speaks out after winning Australian of the Year

Julia Kanapathippillai
January 26 2021 - 8:30am
SHE WON'T BE TAMED: Survivor advocate Grace Tame delivered a fiery acceptance speech after being named Australian of the Year. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong.
SHE WON'T BE TAMED: Survivor advocate Grace Tame delivered a fiery acceptance speech after being named Australian of the Year. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong.
LISTEN TO EACH OTHER: Senior Australian of the Year Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong.
LISTEN TO EACH OTHER: Senior Australian of the Year Dr Miriam-Rose Ungunmerr Baumann with Prime Minister Scott Morrison. Picture Sitthixay Ditthavong.

Well, hear me now, using my voice, amongst a growing chorus of voices that will not be silenced.

- 2021 Australian of the Year Grace Tame

Grace Tame, the 26-year-old woman behind the #LetHerSpeak campaign to repeal a law that silenced Tasmanian sexual assault survivors, has been named the 2021 Australian of the Year.

Julia Kanapathippillai

I like writing fascinating stories about Canberra. If you have a tip or a story email julia.k@austcommunitymedia.com.au

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