Australian students walk out against One Nation
Australian students walked out Thursday to protest One Nation and its policies on immigration and LGBTQ+ rights.
Students staged walkouts in several Australian cities on Thursday. The action targeted One Nation's policies affecting immigrants, women and trans people.
An August walkout drew about 15,000 participants across Australia. Organisers expect this protest to draw even larger numbers.
Student activism mirrors movements overseas. In France, protests over school funding sparked weeks of unrest.
In Serbia, students helped end 14 years of government rule. In Brazil, young people stopped a far-right election comeback.
Researchers call this a new wave among Gen Z. They link it to housing costs, job insecurity, climate worry, and anger at political leaders.
- About 15,000 around Australia
- August walkout participants
- 18 years old, Victorian student
- Odessa Bishop-McMurray age
- High School Anti-Capitalists
- Student organising group
- Currently aged 14 to 29
- Gen Z age range
Why it mattersYoung Australians are joining politics over issues affecting their futures. They push back against far-right ideas now rather than waiting to vote.
