Aug 13, 2026 – 5.02pmSchool students ignored warnings to stay in class and instead gathered to rally against One Nation in capital cities across the country, after the party’s leader Pauline Hanson said she was fighting for young people even if they didn’t realise it.The “say no to Hanson” protests were originally organised by the university-focused National Union of Students, but were later joined by some high school groups, prompting criticism from federal politicians who urged them to stay in class.Subscribe to gift this articleGift 5 articles to anyone you choose each month when you subscribe.Subscribe nowAlready a subscriber? Fetching latest articles