Overview
- The ABC on Tuesday released the first episode of a four‑part podcast, Autistic AF with Grace Tame, which explores the experiences of autistic women and gender‑diverse people.
- Jewish community leaders, led by the Australian Jewish Association, called the appointment 'tone‑deaf' and demanded the ABC justify its decision.
- ABC presenter Charlie Pickering described the choice as 'problematic' after encountering protesters, adding internal criticism to the public backlash.
- Critics cite Tame’s recent actions — chanting 'globalise the intifada' at a Sydney rally and comments dismissing some October 7 reports — as the basis for their concern.
- The ABC says it has worked with Tame since late 2025 and rejects her remarks about October 7, while opposition figures want managing director Hugh Marks to disclose any limits placed on the podcast; commentators are split between defending Tame’s platform for autistic voices and warning the row will increase scrutiny of the public broadcaster’s editorial judgment.