Striking students defy PM to protest at inaction on climate change

Up to 5000 Sydney students have defied the Prime Minister's instruction to stay in the classroom by going on strike to protest against the federal government's climate change policies.

Thousands of students are protesting in Sydney's
 Martin Place against the government's inaction on
climate change.CREDIT:

Organisers said 15,000 students took part in major nation-wide strike events held in every capital city and in 20 regional towns on Friday.

Students packed the Martin Place amphitheatre in Sydney's CBD, waving placards and chanting loudly.

"What do we want? Climate action. When do we want it? Now," they sang.

Read the story from The Sydney Morning Herald by Josh Dye - “Striking students defy PM to protest at inaction on climate change.”