PM clarifies comment but says he disagrees with some language the Australian of the Year has used Follow our Australia news live blog for latest updates Get our breaking news email , free app or daily news podcast Anthony Albanese has claimed he meant to describe Australian of the Year Grace Tame’s “difficult life” when he labelled her “difficult”, as he sought to clarify his remarks following strong backlash. Tame, an outspoken advocate for sexual abuse survivors, reshared a social media post to her Instagram story on Thursday morning, saying “‘Difficult’ is the misogynist’s code for a woman who won’t comply. History tends to call her ‘courageous’.” Continue reading...