Young women like Grace Tame weren’t socialised to shut up when authority figures speak – and it feels like progress

‘Grace Tame, the woman I’ve watched over the past year, has zero interest in co-option, no people pleasing compulsion to be grateful, no instinct to genuflect before smug, self-satisfied systems or conventions.’ Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

I can’t imagine you aren’t across it, but in case you missed what the outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame did on Tuesday, let me run you through it.

Tame went to the Lodge as part of the annual pre-Australia Day festivities. Naturally, her arrival was captured by waiting cameras. The prime minister extended his hand and congratulated the sexual assault survivor on her recent engagement to partner Max. Tame shook Scott Morrison’s hand without meeting his gaze.