High school students are protesting against One Nation. What’s the point if they can’t vote?

Hundreds of high school and university students are expected to skip classes today as part of a nationwide student walkout opposing Pauline Hanson and One Nation. Protest organisers the National Union of Students have billed it as a “fight against racism” and opportunity to “stand up against the far right” – pointing to the party’s stance on multicultural issues. While protest is a legitimate form of political participation, there has been backlash. Liberal Senator Alex Antic told…