Yes, Pauline Hanson’s voters are struggling with economic pressures. But blaming migrants won’t ease their pain (opens in new tab)

One Nation supporters are not unique or special. And there are plenty of ways to express anger at a failing political system without scapegoating particular communitiesIn 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 with Pauline at the Paddo”. About 200 people turned up to listen to her speak, and a similar size crowd gathered outside holding protest signs and likening her to Trump. Twenty poli...