Student protest Student protests can have a significant impact on a country in various ways. Here are some of the effects: **Political Impact** - **Policy Changes**: Protests can lead to changes in laws, policies, or reforms, especially if they gain widespread support or draw attention to injustices or issues. For example, student protests have historically led to educational reforms, changes in government policies, and even shifts in political power. - **Government Response**: Governments may r

Student-led activism has shaped some of Australia’s most significant political movements – from the Vietnam War to apartheid in South Africa. Now, for the first time in 50 years, the National Union of Students (NUS) and the Students for Palestine collective have revived a national referendum, to once again spotlight the push for Palestinian rights. We spoke to the organiser behind this year's vote – and an ex-student activist who was there in the ‘70s – to trace how campus politics has consisten