The Student Voice

Creators can earn hundreds and sometimes thousands of dollars monthly on these platforms to cut college tuition costs and pay off student loans.

Controversial social media app TikTok has been seen as a place for earnest content like dance crazes and slapstick comedy. But its young Australian users are increasingly using it to politically organise.

“I turn my pain into pride and strength. I’ve decided to make TikToks about my Aboriginality.”