Students rally against Pauline Hanson in Sydney CBD
Hundreds of students gathered in Hyde Park on Thursday. They came to oppose Pauline Hanson and One Nation. This happened as the party's poll numbers were rising.
Students marched through Sydney's CBD from Hyde Park down Market Street on Thursday. They chanted slogans against Pauline Hanson and One Nation.
The rally started because Senator Hanson's poll numbers were rising. She also had more presence in mainstream politics and media.
Organiser Jasmine Al-Rawi said protesters were worried about what she called Hanson's "racist vision of society". Al-Rawi also said they worried Hanson could become prime minister.
One Nation's support has climbed significantly. Ms Al-Rawi noted the party now ranks among the highest-polling parties.
This was the second major student protest in recent weeks against the senator and her party.
- Hundreds of students
- Participants
- Hyde Park to Market Street, Sydney CBD
- Route
- Jasmine Al-Rawi
- Organiser
Why it mattersOne Nation's poll numbers are rising. Grassroots groups are opposing the party. It is gaining ground in mainstream politics.
AustraliaThe protests reflect growing concern among young Australians about One Nation's rising political power and influence on national debate.
Corroborated bythenightly.com.au
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