Anti-social behaviour
Report
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.
Briefing paper
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...
Strategy
Mparntwe/Alice Springs Social Order Response 2022-2023
The Northern Territory Government, in partnership with Lhere Artepe, the Alice Springs Town Council and the Chamber of Commerce are implementing a range of measures to support the community and improve social outcomes. This response focuses on three key areas to improve safety, support stronger families and engage young people.
Journal article
Nomophobia: is the fear of being without a smartphone associated with problematic use?
Mobile phones are changing behaviour, relationships, communication and the dynamics of physical environments. This article aims to determine if 'nomophobia' (the fear of being without one’s mobile phone) can increase the likelihood of problematic dependent, prohibited and dangerous mobile phone use.
Report
Social housing legal responses to crime and anti-social behaviour: impacts on vulnerable families
This research reviewed social housing tenancies law and policies in five jurisdictions, and national policy principles and frameworks relating to four types of vulnerable people: women affected by domestic violence; children; Indigenous persons; and people affected by alcohol and other drugs.