Hanson criticised universities for what she described as an overreliance on international student revenue, claiming Australian students were being disadvantaged in classrooms.
The English language is not a colonial relic to be apologised for. It is the operative language of Australian civic life, of courts, parliaments, hospitals, workplaces and schools.
Senator Hanson said the campaign represents “the largest and quickest grassroots campaign Australia has seen”, claiming it demonstrates widespread public support.
In a pointed swipe at Hanson’s long-held position that migrants dissatisfied with Australia should leave, Payman said the same logic could apply to the veteran Queensland senator.
Pauline Hanson contrasted the trade numbers with thousands of visas granted to accountants, software engineers and chefs, arguing they do not directly ease housing shortages.
Churchill Institute's graduation comes as international students continue to make up a significant part of Australia's higher education sector, contributing to the education sector, the broader economy and multicultural communities.
