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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