Why Grace Tame will never go into politics

<p>There&rsquo;s one question Grace Tame is asked all the time: when is she going into politics?</p> <p>And her answer is always the same &ndash; never.</p> <p>Like many younger Australians, Tame is disillusioned with the two-party system, which she says serves a dwindling minority of morbidly wealthy players rather than the general public.</p> <p>But as Australia heads into an election where Gen Z and Millennials outnumber Baby Boomers for the first time, she thinks it&rsquo;s a chance to move beyond the two-party games.</p> <p>Today, 2021 Australian of the Year and director of the Grace Tame Foundation, Grace Tame, on advocating for change outside of politics, and why this election is a chance to fix democracy.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p>If you enjoy <em>7am</em>, the best way you can support us is by making a contribution at <a href="http://7ampodcast.com.au/support">7ampodcast.com.au/support</a>.</p> <p>&nbsp;</p> <p><strong>Socials:</strong><strong> </strong>Stay in touch with us on <a href="http://www.instagram.com/7ampodcast">Instagram</a></p> <p><strong>Guest:</strong> 2021 Australian of the Year and director of the Grace Tame Foundation, Grace Tame.</p> <p><strong>Photo:&nbsp;</strong>Don Arnold/WireImage</p><p>See <a href="https://omnystudio.com/listener">omnystudio.com/listener</a> for privacy information.</p>