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Students Protest Against Pauline Hanson in Major Walkouts Across Australia
Hundreds of students gathered in Sydney and other cities to protest Pauline Hanson’s One Nation amid calls to stand against the far right.
Students gathered at Sydney Town Hall as part of a significant protest against Pauline Hanson’s One Nation party. According to reports, hundreds of participants took part in the demonstration, voicing their opposition to Hanson's political views.
The protest in Sydney mirrored actions taken by students in other major cities and various smaller locations throughout Australia. High schoolers joined university students in coordinated walkouts, expressing a collective effort to challenge what they described as the rise of the far right.
Despite calls for students to remain in school, many went ahead with the protest, highlighting the resolve of thousands who participated in the nationwide demonstrations against Hanson.