Grace Tame flips out at photographers outside Bondi cafe
Controversial former Australian of the Year, Grace Tame caught on film as she launches into a public tirade.
Grace Tame, the outspoken advocate and former Australian of the Year, was filmed confronting photographers in Bondi after they began taking her picture while she dined at Gertrude & Alice Café Bookstore.
The incident kicked off when freelance paparazzi, reportedly in the area for another shoot, started snapping photos of Tame after noticing the high-profile activist.
In a video shared on social media, Tame is seen confronting the photographers, saying:
"What are you doing? Why are you taking pictures of me? I'm not working right now." She then went on a rant about out her advocacy work for survivors of child sexual abuse and the importance of privacy, adding, "You're just recreating that dynamic."
The photographers countered, stating:
"You are in a public place. Do you know what public means?" The situation escalated, with cafe patrons and staff stepping in, asking the photographers to leave, which they refused.
Tame, clearly frustrated, declared:
"I am calling the police," and later reported the incident. She also addressed the encounter on Instagram, condemning the photographers for their actions, writing, "I'm an advocate for survivors of abuse, not a pop star. Just because I'm in a public place, doesn't mean you're entitled to any piece of me or anyone else."
While some supporters backed Tame’s stance, others pointed out the legality of filming in public places.
