Counter-terrorism
Alternative labels
Counterterrorism
Terrorism prevention
Anti-terrorism
Countering violent extremism
Report
The transnational element of a ‘domestic’ problem: policy solutions to countering right-wing violent extremism in Australia
This report looks at four case studies, qualitative interviews and expert literature, to highlight important transnational dimensions of right-wing violent extremism, as well as expanding the way governments understand the threat and craft policy responses to it.
Strategy
Australia’s counter-terrorism strategy 2022
Terrorism and violent extremism in all forms represents a serious threat to Australia’s national security. This strategy outlines the framework in which governments, the private sector, civil society, academia and the community will work together to unite against the harms of terrorism and violent extremism.
Report
The far-left and far-right in Australia - equivalent threats? Key findings and policy implications
This paper provides an overview of key trends identified throughout the Symbiotic Radicalisation research program, which examines the online interplay between the far-left and far-right in Australia (with a focus on the State of Victoria) and considers the policy implications of this work.
Report
Reciprocal dynamics between Australia’s political fringes on Twitter
This paper analyses the interplay between far-right and far-left groups in the state of Victoria, Australia, across a range of social media platforms. It provides an analysis of over 400,000 tweets produced by a sample of 151 far-left and 75 far-right Australian Twitter accounts since 2016.
Policy report
Buying and selling extremism
The ways that online funding mechanisms can be exploited by individuals and groups promoting right-wing extremist ideology in Australia are an emerging problem. This paper argues that any response must include strong policies and programs to address the drivers of such extremism.