Comedian and radio presenter Matt Okine has been widely praised after using his ARIA Awards acceptance speech to highlight sexism.

Former Channel Ten broadcasters Tracey Spicer and Kate Langbroek both thanked Okine on Twitter, calling the ARIAs a "sausage fest" and saying it was nice someone else had noticed.

Okine, a presenter on Triple J's breakfast program, told the ARIA audience on Thursday night he felt uncomfortable accepting the award for best comedy release after no women were nominated.