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Isabella Voce

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An experimental study of support for protest causes and tactics and the influence of conspiratorial beliefs


A study of community attitudes towards protest in Australia, focusing on the influence of protest tactics and the interaction with belief in conspiracy theories. The study found that support for protest was influenced by both the cause and the tactics used, with peaceful protests significantly more supported than disruptive or violent protests.
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Grievances and conspiracy theories as motivators of anti-authority protests


This study involved interviews with a sample of individuals who protested in opposition to public health measures introduced during the COVID-19 pandemic. The research provides important context to the reasons for protest action and the spectrum of grievances and beliefs that motivated anti-authority protest during the pandemic.
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Motives and pathways for joining outlaw motorcycle gangs

Yi-Ning Chiu, Roger Lowe, Julianne Webster

This study aimed to better understand the pathways through which men are recruited into outlaw motorcycle gangs (OMCGs) and their motivations for joining.
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Identity crime and misuse in Australia 2023


This study presents findings from the Australian Cybercrime Survey related to identity crime and misuse. Thirty-one percent of respondents experienced identity crime in their lifetime, and 20 percent in the past 12 months. Almost half of identity crime victims reported that suspicious transactions appeared in their bank statements or accounts.
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Cybercrime in Australia 2023


This is the first report in the 'Cybercrime in Australia' series, which aims to provide a clearer picture of the extent of cybercrime victimisation, help-seeking and harms among Australian computer users. It is based on a survey of over 13,000 computer users conducted in early 2023.

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