Analysis

Thank you Grace Tame. Abuse is well and truly out of the shadows.

Alex Crowe
Karen Barlow
Updated January 26 2022 - 4:55pm, first published January 25 2022 - 5:30pm
Grace Tame speaking at the National Press Club last year. Picture: Karleen Minney
Grace Tame speaking at the National Press Club last year. Picture: Karleen Minney

For Grace Tame, being Australian of the Year has been 365 days of picking at the wound of the abuse inflicted on her as a child, but while her term is over she is not done.

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Alex Crowe

Alex Crowe

Science and Environment Reporter

Alex covers science and environment issues, with a focus on local Canberra stories. alex.crowe@austcommunitymedia.com.au

Karen Barlow

Karen Barlow

Chief Political Correspondent

Karen Barlow is ACM's Chief Political Correspondent. Working in the federal press gallery, she investigates and writes about federal politics and government. She has an interest in integrity, leadership and social equity. She has covered two Olympics and been to Antarctica twice. Contact her on karen.barlow@canberratimes.com.au

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