Students Sideline Studies in Major Anti-Hanson Walkout
Thousands of students skipped class as organizers said One Nation’s primary vote had risen to 26 per cent in Roy Morgan polling.
- On Thursday, around 10,000 students plan to walk out of schools and universities nationwide to march in city centres, protesting One Nation policies on school curriculum, history, and gender.
- The National Union of Students organized the demonstrations, with NUS National President Felix Hughes stating they oppose what the union calls 'politics of racism' and Senator Pauline Hanson's decades of attacking minorities.
- One Nation MP Barnaby Joyce accused 'socialist' teachers of using students as props, while Liberal Senator James Paterson argued students 'should be in school' rather than attending protests.
- Education Minister Jason Clare stated he is 'opposed to One Nation's policies,' but cautioned students against leaving class, urging them to 'fill your boots' protesting on the weekend instead.
- Rising social discontent and economic crises have fueled One Nation's political emergence, prompting debates about whether these protests effectively challenge the party or reinforce its 'outsider' posturing among disaffected voters.
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SYDNEY, AUSTRALIA - AUGUST 13: Student protesters march through the central business district (CBD) during a "Students Say No To Hanson" National Protest Day at Town Hall on August 13, 2026 in Sydney, Australia. Students around the country walked out of classrooms as part of a nationwide protest against the rise of Pauline Hanson and her One Nation party. (Photo by Lisa Maree Williams/Getty Images)
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Students walked out of classes at 2 pm on August 13 to attend a rally at the State Library, protesting against Pauline Hanson and One Nation. According to a list by rally organisers, High School Anti-Capitalists Melbourne (HSACM), on Instagram, students from more than 100… Read more The post Students leave school for anti-Hanson protest appeared first on Star Community.
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