It was a stunt that most people could see through.
‘Surprised they let me in’: Grace Tame jokes after frosty reception with PMBy Angus LivingstonUpdated January 25, 2022 — 3.57pmfirst published at 1.06pm30View all commentsYou have 1 free article remainingSubscribers power our newsroom.Card or PayPalAustralian of the Year Grace Tame joked she was surprised she was let into The Lodge after her frosty reception for Prime Minister Scott Morrison sparked a backlash from a Queensland senator who accused her of being “childish”.Ms Tame received the honour last year for being a vocal advocate for victims of sexual abuse after she was groomed and sexually abused by a teacher when she was 15. She has criticised Mr Morrison for not doing enough to stamp out sexual harassment in Parliament House after a series of sexual assault claims in the building and federal politics.In Canberra on Tuesday for an event with the 2022 nominees for Australian of the year, Ms Tame met Mr Morrison and his wife Jenny outside the lodge. She shook Mr Morrison’s hand without meeting his gaze, and then stood next to him with a stern expression on her face as he smiled for the cameras. She gave a quick smile to Mrs Morrison before walking inside to the morning tea event.Inside The Lodge – where the Prime Minister and his family stay in Canberra – Ms Tame posted a story to her Instagram in which she said “I’m surprised they let me in” while she looked at the camera.
