Politician requires Grace Tame to be PROSECUTED for her stunning remark at rally
Nationals Senator Bridget McKenzie has called for police to prosecute former Australian of the Year Grace Tame.
Her comments come after Tame faced criticism for leading chants of ‘globalise the intifada’ at a protest against the visit of Israeli President Isaac Herzog.
‘She should be prosecuted…,’ McKenzie told Sunrise on Wednesday.
‘President Herzog’s visit should be a time of healing in the wake of the Bondi attack and what we’ve seen on our streets, unfortunately, is reinforcing that global perspective that our country is not safe for Jewish people,’ she said.
McKenzie reiterated her stance in a comment to Daily Mail, saying Grace Tame should be prosecuted but should retain her Australian of the Year award.
‘Ms Tame was awarded Australian of the Year for her bravery in sharing her personal story of sexual abuse and bringing attention to important public taboos. That hasn’t changed, so I don’t support taking that award away from her,’ she told Daily Mail.
‘But being a leader as she is means being very careful with what you say and do. Grace’s hateful comments are deeply offensive.’
Jewish Liberal MP Julian threw his support behind similar calls on Wednesday, urging NSW authorities to investigate whether Tame breached state hate‑speech laws over her chant.
Bridget McKenzie (right) called on police to investigate Grace Tame’s protest comments
