Rising Authoritarianism and Its Impact on Public Safety: The Flight of Officers from Victoria

Numerous studies have explored the link between rising violent crime rates and the rise of authoritarian measures in governments. Research shows that when citizens feel unsafe, they tend to support security policies that compromise civil liberties, leading to authoritarianism. For example, Weaver and Boucher (2018) found that heightened insecurity leads people to prefer increased government … Read more

“Threads of Division: A Tapestry of Conflict”

In recent days, the streets were alive, With voices raised, where passions strive. A pro-Palestine march, emotions ablaze, Yet dark echoes from certain cells, in hateful displays. Calls for extermination, “from the river to the sea,” drowning out reason, like a venomous plant. Then came a second, by hearts untainted, Ordinary Australians, brightened with true … Read more

Exploiting Division: How Foreign Influences Can Manipulate the Sovereign Citizen Movement to Erode Authority and Trust in Australia

The movement can be understood as a response by some citizens to perceived corruption and misconduct within government institutions. This movement is rooted in a belief system that challenges the authority of the state, which many adherents view as corrupt or illegitimate. Origins of the Sovereign Citizen Movement in Australia The movement’s origins can be … Read more