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A sexual assault survivor who campaigned for the right to speak about her traumatic experience has been named the 2021 Australian of the Year.
Hobart woman Grace Tame, 26, was groomed and raped by her 58-year-old maths teacher Nicolaas Bester when she was in Year 10 at the exclusive all-girl St Michael s Collegiate School in Hobart.
Bester served 18 months in jail after pleading guilty to maintaining a relationship with a young person and possession of child exploitation material.
Grace Tame has been named Australian of the Year for 2021.(Sydney Morning Herald)
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However, under Tasmania s sexual assault victim gag laws, Ms Tame was unable to legally speak out about her experience, despite Bester being able to.
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Civilian employee, and Executive Assistant for the NSW Police Academy, Lisa Gardner, has also been recognised for her outstanding service to the NSW Police Force and will be awarded the Public Service Medal (PSM).
Commissioner Fuller said the awards reflect the years of service each employee has dedicated to the NSWPF and the people of NSW.
“Each year, we recognise a handful of employees for their exceptional careers with the NSW Police Force, where they have displayed not only professionalism and high-quality work, but passion and commitment,” Commissioner Fuller said.
“Along with their families and the community, and the entire organisation, I am proud to have recommended each of the recipients for the Australian Police Medal.