Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Griffith Criminology Institute, Griffith University
Keiran Hardy is a postdoctoral research fellow in the Griffith Criminology Institute. He is currently undertaking a 2-year research project examining global approaches to countering violent extremism. His research focuses on counter-terrorism law and policy, countering violent extremism, cyber-terrorism, counter-insurgency and intelligence whistleblowing.
Legal in one state, a crime in another: laws banning hate symbols are a mixed bag
Oct 27, 2023 15:07 pm UTC| Law
Queensland has now joined several other states in outlawing extremist hate symbols. Far-right and neo-Nazi groups pose a significant ongoing threat to national security, in Australia and globally. It is crucial to...
Australia's quest for national security is undermining the courts and could lead to secretive trials
Oct 02, 2019 02:46 am UTC| Insights & Views Law
This is part of a new series looking at the national security challenges facing Australia, how our leaders are responding to them through legislation and how these measures are impacting society. In August, the...
How the Australian government is failing on countering violent extremism
Oct 16, 2018 14:38 pm UTC| Insights & Views Law
Countering violent extremism (CVE) programs are recognised globally as a critical part of successful counter-terrorism strategies. In addition to anti-terrorism laws and surveillance powers, governments need CVE programs...
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