Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame stands stony faced next to the prime minister. -AAP Image
Outgoing Australian of the Year Grace Tame and Prime Minister Scott Morrison have had an awkward meeting in Canberra.
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Attending Tuesday's Australian of the Year Awards morning tea, Ms Tame stood stony faced for a photograph next to the prime minister at The Lodge.
She appeared to reluctantly shake Mr Morrison's hand without meeting the prime minister's eyes.
Ms Tame is a child sexual abuse survivor and has been critical of the coalition government's response to women's safety issues.
She previously said the government "doesn't get it", following its failure to pass all legislative reforms recommended by Sex Discrimination Commissioner Kate Jenkins.
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