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Is Australia’s ‘voracious’ illicit drug use behind organised crime violence? It’s complicated

The escalation of organised crime violence could be due to a multitude of reasons – including illicit drug consumption.

17.09.2026 30

The Conversation

Alex Simpson

Australia’s masculine policing culture is failing women and children

Worrying developments in NSW and Queensland highlight a masculine culture of policing that often fails vulnerable people.

20.02.2026 150

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Alex Simpson

Tough talk, weak evidence: the myth of a youth crime crisis

01.12.2025 40

Pearls and Irritations

Alex Simpson

Is Australia in a youth crime crisis? Here’s what the numbers say

State governments across the country have brought in harsher laws to deal with youth crime in recent years. But do the stats justify the punitive...

30.11.2025 40

The Conversation

Alex Simpson

Is Melbourne really the ‘crime capital of Australia’?

Sussan Ley recently declared Melbourne the ‘crime capital of Australia’. But a closer analysis of the data shows a much more nuanced picture.

24.10.2025 50

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Alex Simpson

Weapons and violence: how does Australia stack up against other similar countries?

Crime stats show how Australia’s efforts to restrict weapon use has been largely successful. But more can be done.

04.08.2025 20

The Conversation

Alex Simpson