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Why the Left abandoned Israel


The paper argues that the Australian Left's transformation from one of Israel's strongest supporters to one of its most persistent critics reflects profound ideological changes within Western politics. It proposes that reducing antisemitism requires stronger political leadership, consistent enforcement of existing laws and open public debate instead of relying mainly on new speech restrictions.
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An introductory guide to the manosphere and the impacts for young people, teachers and schools

Stephanie Wescott, Steven Roberts, Ben Scott

This guide provides an introduction to the 'manosphere' and its impacts on young people, teachers and school communities. It outlines the key beliefs, recruitment pathways and online dynamics associated with manosphere communities, including links to misogyny, male supremacy, anti-feminism and extremist ideologies. The resource provides practical considerations for schools as critical sites for primary prevention.
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Pseudolaw and sovereign citizens


This paper examines pseudolaw and its most prominent adherents, sovereign citizens. It outlines pseudolaw and its origins, sets out common arguments and beliefs, and explores factors for its spread in New South Wales and Australia. While the scale of the phenomenon is difficult to precisely identify, the paper discusses its impacts and ways to respond.
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The global sovereign citizen movement


The sovereign citizen movement has grown beyond a nuisance and into an escalating national security challenge for many countries. This policy brief outlines the problem, what should be done, and the background landscape – including understanding the national security risks and harms. The brief outlines three policy recommendations to address the transnational dimensions of the...
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Peak woke: the declining popularity of social justice ideas in Australia


An analysis of prominent words and phrases associated with social justice – also known as 'woke' – in web searches in Australia between 2004 and 2025 reveals Australia reached ‘peak woke’ in 2023. This report finds that woke ideas are declining in prevalence and suggests that they will play a less prominent role in public...