Amy Remeikis in Conversation with Hannah Ferguson

Step inside the writer’s world with State Library Victoria’s Beyond the Page series. Over three evenings, hear from incredible storytellers as they delve into their latest work and discuss their creative process.

Join Amy Remeikis, Chief Political Analyst at The Australia Institute, as she discusses her new book Screw Nice: How the Politics of Civility Shuts Us Up (Hachette, July 2026). Amy will be joined in conversation by Hannah Ferguson, co-founder of independent news platform Cheek Media Co., bestselling author of Bite Back and Taboo, and co-host of the Big Small Talk podcast. Hannah’s work explores politics, feminism and social change for a new generation of Australians. Following the conversation, ask Amy directly about the book’s themes and the deeper inspiration behind her acclaimed work in an audience Q&A.