The Latest Breaking News from Grace Tame

Since former Australian of the Year Grace Tame declined to smile in a photo opportunity with Prime Minister Scott Morrison, debate has raged about what counts as politeness and impoliteness in Australian political debate.

Activist Grace Tame has lashed out at the media on Twitter over the publication of an old photograph showing her on a lounge with a bong.

In an open letter published on Twitter, the former Australian of the Year says the incident let her down as an advocate of the survivor community.

Australia is reeling in disinterest at the leaked photograph of former Australian of the Year Grace Tame holding a plastic exhaust pipe.

Good morning, early birds. Victorian MP Helen Haines has challenged politicians to reveal all donors who contribute over $1000 to their campaigns, and $47.9 million worth of grants were reportedly approved against the recommendations of the department when Peter Dutton was home affairs minister. It’s the news you need to…

A 2014 photo showing Tame sitting near a bong has sparked high-profile confessions and calls for a debate about legalising cannabis

The Australia Day Council is on notice after an independent review uncovered a workplace culture where board directors feel dismissed and disrespected.

Politeness is just about silencing women.

Prime Minister Scott Morrison's wife, Jenny, takes a swipe at former Australian of the Year Grace Tame's decision not to smile during an event at the Lodge.

Here's your TL;DR for this morning's news.

Good morning, early birds. Prime Minister Scott Morrison’s wife Jenny says she was “disappointed” by Grace Tame’s refusal to smile for the cameras at The Lodge on Australia Day, and for the first time ever the seat of Bega has been won by Labor. It’s the news you need to…