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Associate Professor Keiran Hardy is a prominent scholar in the School of Criminology and Criminal Justice at Griffith University, where he has served since 2016. He is an active member of the Griffith Criminology Institute and serves as Program Director for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice. With a PhD in Law from the University of New South Wales, Professor Hardy has established himself as a leading expert in counter-terrorism law and policy.
Professor Hardy's research focuses on counter-terrorism law, countering violent extremism, radicalisation, intelligence whistleblowing, and cyber-terrorism. His recent work has expanded into conspiracy-fueled extremism and right-wing extremism in Australia. His research demonstrates strong connections between legal frameworks, security policies, and social dynamics, with particular attention to Australian contexts. His book Law in Australian Society: An Introduction to Principles and Process (Routledge, 2nd ed, 2024) serves as a key academic resource.
His publication record shows consistent output in high-impact journals, with significant citations particularly for his work on crime prevention frameworks for countering violent extremism and government data policies. Recent publications (2024-2025) indicate increased focus on conspiracy theories, public space governance, and procedural justice approaches to countering extremism.
- Major Grants:
- ARC Discovery Project: Understanding the emerging threat of conspiracy-fueled extremism in Australia (2023-2027)
- Research to Support the INSLM Review of Australia's Legal Definition of a 'Terrorist Act' (2025)
- Right-wing extremism mass killing events (Griffith Criminology Institute, 2023)
Professor Hardy actively supervises doctoral students, with six completed PhDs and two current candidates. His supervision topics reflect his research interests, covering areas like right-wing extremism, therapeutic justice, and counter-terrorism. As Program Director for the Bachelor of Criminology and Criminal Justice, he plays a key role in shaping undergraduate education in this field at Griffith University.
