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Keiran Hardy

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Australia’s long history of ‘sovereign citizens’ can be traced to outback WA

Australia’s long history of ‘sovereign citizens’ can be traced to outback WA

From a quirky Australian wheat farmer to more violent outcomes, the sovereign citizen movement often stems from a feeling of angst and uncertainty.

12.09.2025 30

The Conversation

Keiran Hardy

What does it mean to be listed as a terrorist group?

27.08.2025 10

The New Daily

Keiran Hardy

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be proscribed as a terrorist organisation. What does this mean?

26.08.2025 4

Canberra Times

Keiran Hardy

The Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps will be proscribed as a terrorist organisation. What does this mean?

The listing triggers various offences, including for membership, support, or meeting with members of the organisation.

26.08.2025 4

The Conversation

Keiran Hardy

Is ‘fake’ terrorism still terrorism? Here’s what the Sydney caravan incident tells us

The caravan full of explosives terrified many Jewish people in January, so why is it not considered terrorism?

11.03.2025 10

The Conversation

Keiran Hardy

As antisemitic attacks reach ‘disturbing’ levels, is strengthening hate crime laws the answer?

Responding forcefully to the growing number of antisemitic attacks is important. However, strengthening the laws alone may not be enough to result in...

30.01.2025 6

The Conversation

Keiran Hardy