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Sisonke Msimang

Sisonke Msimang

The Guardian

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Yes, Pauline Hanson’s voters are struggling with economic pressures. But blaming migrants won’t ease their pain

In 2017, when I had only been living in Australia for a few years, Pauline Hanson came to my neighbourhood. The event was billed as “Pots and Pizza...

12.05.2026 10

The Guardian

Sisonke Msimang

Angus Taylor’s shameful remarks about ‘bad’ countries obscure the bigger question – how can we make sure Australia is a good one?

At a time when his party has a real opportunity to throw out the playbook of the past, Angus Taylor seems woefully ill-equipped to lay out a vision...

30.04.2026 10

The Guardian

Sisonke Msimang

Australia’s social media ban has given us a way to fight big tech – and get my son back on his skateboard

13.12.2025 50

The Guardian

Sisonke Msimang