Pauline Hanson, leader of the One Nation party, criticized Australian universities for being 'out of touch' and accused them of indoctrinating students instead of educating them. Her comments follow an event at the University of Queensland that discussed the rise of far-right politics in Australia, which she claims reflects a bias against her party.

• 01Hanson described Australian universities as 'hotbeds' of left-wing activism, claiming that students are indoctrinated rather than educated.
• 02The event at the University of Queensland is part of the Australian Festival of Democracy and Human Rights, focusing on democracy and human rights issues.
• 03Academics from the University of Adelaide will present research on 'aggrieved egalitarianism' and the influence of the MAGA movement on Australian politics.
• 04The University of Queensland clarified that the event is not officially organized by them but supports academic freedom and impartiality.
• 05Hanson argued that her party seeks to improve democracy and equality, particularly regarding support for Indigenous Australians.

The debate surrounding the event reflects broader concerns about political bias in educational institutions, potentially influencing public perceptions of universities.