Tackling corruption in Australia
As the SA Government guts its anti-corruption commission, and a NSW Premier falls, what are the lessons for integrity bodies in Australia? These questions will be […]
Sights set on curbing ‘crime guns’
A community or sub-culture encouraging young men’s exposure and obsession with guns – as well as ready access to firearms and drugs – can make gun […]
Internet increases teenage cyber crime risk
Many Australian teenagers are struggling to control their impulses on the internet, in a scramble for quick thrills and a sense of power online, which potentially […]
Not the Sopranos, but still a cultural divide
Organised crime networks such as mafia ‘clans’, with links to drug trafficking, money laundering and corruption in high places, are a threat to national security. University […]
From bugs to biochem – ARC grants tackle the big issues
Better production of clean biofuels, archaeology secrets of ancient Australia and insights from insect vision for road safety are among Flinders University research projects to receive federal ARC funding.
No bars on prison research
Criminology experts at Flinders University say more can be done to reduce corruption and improve correctional services in prisons.
Aus-NZ criminologists converge at Flinders hosted ANZSOC conference
Home-grown terrorism, border control, cybercrime and miscarriages of justice are being addressed as Flinders hosts the 28th Australian and New Zealand Society of Criminology Conference.
Relationships that point to crime, corruption and terror
Phone and financial records – or perhaps the guest-list at a gangland funeral – can be sources of useful information about the links and networks that support organised crime and corruption, and even terrorism.
Why crims use guns
Professor Andrew Goldsmith is about to conduct an Australian-first study exploring how and why guns are used in criminal life to build a better picture of trends in Australia’s criminal gun use.