Rising Tide of Student Protests Against Racism Sweeps Across Australia. Thousands of high school and university students have taken to the streets in major cities and smaller locations nationwide, joining a nationwide walkout to demand action against racism. Organized by the National Union of Students, the protests are a direct response to the resurgence of far-right politics, with many demonstrators specifically targeting One Nation leader Pauline Hanson. With chants of "racists aren't welcome here" and signs mocking Hanson's former fish and chip shop, the students are making their voices heard, calling for a more inclusive and equitable society. As the protests continue, Australians are left wondering if this is the start of a new wave of activism against racism and extremism.
High schoolers join university walkouts in major cities and several smaller locations amid urge to fight against racismFollow our Australia news live blog for latest updatesGet our breaking news email, free app or daily news podcastThey came yelling chants that “racists” weren’t “welcome here”, with signs deriding Pauline Hanson’s former fish and chip shop and the One Nation leader herself.On Thursday, thousands of students across the country put down the textbooks to walk through streets in protest against the rise of Pauline Hanson, joining the protests organised by the National Union of Students. Continue reading...
