Australian of the Year Grace Tame has spoken out against Prime Minister Scott Morrison's use of the phrase "as a father" over his initial response to rape allegations made by a former Liberal staffer.
The Tasmanian sexual abuse survivor and advocate was asked about Mr Morrison's comments at the National Press Club today."And, actually, on top of that, having children doesn't guarantee a conscience." Former Liberal staffer Brittany Higgins alleges she was sexually assaulted by a senior male colleague in a minister's office in 2019.
Mr Morrison said after he watched Ms Higgins' interview, his wife Jenny urged him to think about it as a father of two daughters. In her Press Club address, Ms Tame described in detail how she was groomed and raped by her 58-year-old teacher at a private girls' school in Hobart when she was 15 years old."I may be strong, yes, but I am human just like everyone else," she said.
Disgusting behaviour by Ms Tame.. deliberately showing her contempt.. i thought one of her main talking points was RESPECT..!!??
53 mins after this an edit was made. While its less inaccurate it still, when coupled with the supplementary video, is clickbait and nothing more. Do better please.
What a mighty speech by Grace Tame at the NPC today. auspol
If only things could just be reported and not sensationalised like this. Pretty crap headline.
ABC again the Nations Disgraceful Excuse for Journalism n should be defunded
You need to change headline immediately this has put you in the scum category along with SKY news and the after dark GRUBS...
Since when is answering questions honestly an attack? What the fuck is wrong with you? 💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩💩
She implored the media to be careful with language - this should apply to how you report on what she said in answer to a question she was asked -
It wasn’t an “attack”. By using this framing, you’re part of the problem
ABC hack upset by quote in Press Club
That was hardly an 'attack'! FFS!
Perverse & inflammatory headline .
'Attacks'? Calculated and provocative headline. Utterly tactless, ABC. thisisnotjournalism
Rubbish! Grace was asked a question and gave a succint answer. Irrresponsible headline ABC. latingle can you straighten them up please!
Yeah nah. Since when was stating the truth an attack? Is the truth an alternative concept now?
Your headline is a shameful misrepresentation of her comments! Did you watch her Q+A? She was asked a specific question and gave a concise and punchy reply. It wasn’t an attack
An attack? No. An apt observation. Yes. Do better, Aunty.
whoever wrote this headline did not watch Grace Tame speak and if they did shame on them At no time did Grace attack she answered questions openly and honestly TruthMatters
Wow folks, come on. What Grace said and how she said it was hardly an attack. C’mon.
hardly an attack. even if it was scotty 100% deserves it
This is a terrible headline . You’re not the Herald Sun ThisIsNotJournalism auspol
This is a gross exaggeration of what occurred and so far from the level of journalism we should be able to expect from our national broadcaster. Come on you’re better than this!
She just gave us a masterclass in how the media should handle this sort of stuff with sensitivity and someone has made the call to say she's on the 'attack'. Did anyone actually listen to what she said today?
You should delete this tweet. Grace Tame answered the question posed with dignity and DID NOT attack anyone. Your phrasing is dishonest.
It IS NOT AN ATTACK. It is FACT. STOP YOUR STUPID RHETORIC
Rephrase please, it was not an attack, but a considered answer to a question posed to her. GraceTame
Attack? Take this dishonest spin down.
'attacks PM'? The writer of this should quit their job.
.janeenorman and blackwood_fiona shame on you both for allowing this outright lie of a headline!
FiveFrogsBlog Hopefully, somewhere in the ABC right now, there's a sub editor facepalming at how they could have stuffed up that header so badly. Rubbish
Really? An attack? ABC you should be ashamed
Attacks?
Not an attack. However, your clunky tweets do a great job at causing division
Not an attack
Who wrote this headline? Are you on loan from Sky? Heed what Grace said about language being critically important.
Good on her
You should delete this tweet. Grace Tame answered the question posed with dignity and DID NOT attach anyone. Your phrasing is dishonest.
Always 'tartng' up headlines with words like 'attack' 'controversial'. WTF I can decide what is controversial etc. I don't need my news coloured by these sort of adjectives. A favourite of the ABC and Over The Top Sky News.
Attack? Really? Women can't even make a statement in a calm and reasonable way without being painted as hysterical or aggressive? You are part of the problem!
Wow her comment was not a “attack” what a attack on her by saying that. She was asked her opinion. This is a abusive headline, you need to apologise and take it down. What are you saying, if she attacked the PM the he is a victim. Gaslighting toxic behaviour abcabuse
Have you been kidnapped by Murdoch? Do you need help? Blink three time for 'yes', twice for 'no'. If you are actually standing by that headline, you should be ashamed of yourselves. DO BETTER.
She put him right in his place! Well done Grace 👏👏
Considering the things Grace Tame could have said, this was an extremely measured response and nothing close to an “attack”.
Why this ? DO BETTER
Attacks?! Really?
She didn't 'attack' anyone. She was asked a question and answered it.
Not an attack, just a well worded statement of fact.
Attack? I can’t believe you’ve used this language today in this headline. Do better.
Like this attack on Tame's freedom of speech? Grow up ABC. This kinda crap should be beneath you
Were we watching the same thing
Attacks? Try watching it again and you might hear what everyone else heard. This is disgraceful reporting 🤬
You can have a conscience. But only it’s a lie to pretend that parents aren’t primally wired to care more about their own children. That’s just science.
abchobart That was not an attack. Get a grip.
'attacks' for god's sake you are expected, at the barest minimum, to be better than the NewsCorp papers at this
It wasn't an attack. It was an honest answer to a direct question.
Jane Norman... do better. Be better. This is not what we all witnessed with our own ears and eyes!
what the fuck is this? How is that the take home message and headline.
The headline does not match either the response I watched Tame make with my own eyes, or the copy in this article. Did you even listen to the part of the speech where she asked media not to sensationalise the issue?
What's wrong with the ABC?
She certainly talks the talk.but time will tell if anything changes !
Not an attack - get your house in order. This was a clear assertion of common sense in the interest of the public good.
Poor headline - please do better.
Not an attack. A very straight forward observation followed by a statement of fact.
FFS do better! It was not an attack. In view of everything that is going on, do you honestly think people aren’t watching or listening to this remarkable woman? DO BETTER!
'Attack' WTF? What's next? Calling her hysterical? DELETE THIS. We all watched it. I was a freaking answer to a question.
Someone auditioning for Murdoch? What a trash headline
thisisnotjournalism
She didn’t attack anyone. Sensationalist rubbish headline. I’m embarrassed for you on this abc.
Time to apologise for this headline and educate the writer.
Have you been hacked ?
She responded to a question. She did not attack the PM. changethenarrative
Very unfair headline, not an attack, just stating fact.
Do better ABC. Grace Tame didn't 'attack the PM' nor 'take aim'. Ms Tame was asked a question & she answered it.
The headline is utterly wrong! Ms Tame DID NOT attack the PM, she answered a question.
Linguistics. Watch the speech again.
For blackwood_fiona to consider. auspol
Goodness ABC use of words/headliner is pathetic.
Grace did not attack, take a swipe or aim at ScottyFromCoverUps. She was asked a question and answered honestly. thisisnotjournalism.
Eloquent and succinct, so deserving of the award. Grace is an inspiration to so many to come out of the dark as a champion.
The ABC headline does not represent what she was saying
Attacks? You have to be joking! Cultural change needed everywhere.
Not an attack, shame on you 😡
Show some respect ABC! Grace did not attack the PM!
Report the crime at the time,and we won't need to keep 'taking you back there' for the rest of your life. ReportCrimesImmediately
This was not an attack. Of all the headlines to try to spice up, you chose this one? Really? After everything that was said today?
Not attacking ScottyFromMarketing, simply stating the truth. Do better ThisisNotJournalism
That's the sort of headline I'd expect to see at the Daily Mail
Do better than this, ABC
Th pm has given her a platform now
abchobart The PM?
She didn't attack the PM. Words matter and yours show you are not listening. you are dismissing.
VERY unhelpful & provocative language ABC.
Grace gave an incredible speech today. How sad it was that most journalists didn't ask questions relating to her speech, child abuse. Most of the male reporters did, however which was good to see.
Did she answer the question if she ripped down Geoffrey Rush's photo?
abchobart Aren't you better than this headline ? Doesn't Grace deserve a better headline.
TooheyMatthew So is anything even vaguely critical of the PM an ‘attack’ now? This is a total misrepresentation of what was said
People like Grace need a reality check to be honest
They've listened to your feedback and changed the language.
What’s your problem Grace did not attack, she answered a question honestly Every day becomes LESS TRUSTWORTHY..l
Ffs! The woman literally pointed out rhetoric and here you are.
‘Attacks’ ?!? Wtaf abcnews?!? Tabloid, inflammatory shitfuckery.
how did you think this was a fair title? have some integrity
Aunty please get well soon. 😔
Frankly she just sounded like a bitch.
He has to check with Jenny first for the definition of conscience.
I saw no attack.
Really ABC? Didn't you listen to her speech? Didn't you follow the questions? Absolutely shameful reporting!
She didn't attack him. She called him out, as the rest of us did. This is terrible reporting. Do better.
She is fantastic. To endure what she has and come out as strong as she is.
She didn't attack him. She answered a question about him. ScottyTheRapistProtector
A question was asked. The reply was not an attack... I guess it seems like an attack when you’re lacking.
This is such an inappropriate take. Terrible.
On no ABC, what are you doing? She was asked a question and answered it. There was no attack. How grubby and disappointing for you to frame it this way. Do better
Attacks? Within minutes of Grace's speech calling for media to be more careful with their language, we get served this shit?
It's not an 'attack', it's a simple truth CrappyHeadline Well done Grace for a great speech today We need investigations, consequences, and changes
Come on now, this was not an attack it was a legitimate answer to a question put to her. Please do better
Dear headline and tweet writer - please re watch the NPC and following questions again and rewrite this
She didn't attack anybody
Di you not listen to the point Grace Tame made about linguistics? This headline is misleading. Change it.
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