Thousands of Australian students are expected to take part in a major walkout on Thursday, protesting against Pauline Hanson, despite calls for them to stay in school. The walkout, which is being held in every major city and several smaller locations across the country, has gained momentum with high schoolers joining university students in the coordinated protest.
The protests are part of a larger movement urging students to "stand up against the far right". The walkout is seen as a show of defiance against Pauline Hanson, a prominent figure in Australian politics. Students from various universities and high schools have come together to organize the protests, which are taking place on Thursday afternoon.
University union protests have been planned in major cities, with smaller locations also participating in the walkout. The widespread participation of students from different educational institutions highlights the strength of feeling among young Australians against Pauline Hanson and her ideologies.
Despite calls for striking students to stay in school, it is unlikely that these appeals will deter the thousands of students who have already committed to taking part in the walkout. The protests are a significant display of student activism, with many young Australians feeling strongly about the need to speak out against the far right.
The walkout is the latest development in a broader movement of student activism in Australia. As the protests take place across the country, it remains to be seen what impact they will have on the national conversation about politics and social issues.
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<small>Source: The Guardian — read the original story there.</small>
