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Dr. Kristy Campion is a Senior Lecturer in Terrorism Studies at the Australian Graduate School of Policing and Security, Charles Sturt University. A historian by training with a PhD in History and First Class Honors BA, she is recognized as Australia's leading expert on right-wing extremism and terrorism. In 2025, she was ranked as the top Australian researcher in her field nationally by The Australian Research Magazine based on scholarly impact.
Dr. Campion's educational background includes:
- Doctor of Philosophy (History) from James Cook University (awarded March 16, 2016)
- Bachelor of Arts (Honors Class 1)
Dr. Campion's research focuses on terrorism and extremism in western democratic contexts, with particular expertise in Australian manifestations. Her work examines right-wing extremism (including transnational and domestic networks, ideologies, women's participation, and online vectors), left-wing extremism (historical and contemporary strategies), and religious terrorism (presence, networks, tactical evolution in Australia). She has published Australia's first comprehensive history of terrorism, "Chasing Shadows: The untold and deadly story of terrorism in Australia," and is working on a second manuscript exploring Australian extreme right milieus, ideologies, and motivations.
Analysis of Dr. Campion's recent publications (2023-2025) reveals a strong focus on right-wing extremism in Australia, with increasing attention to youth radicalization, online platforms like 4chan, and gender constructs within extremist movements. Her work demonstrates interdisciplinary approaches spanning terrorism studies, political science, sociology, and psychology, with a consistent emphasis on Australian security contexts. Notable trends include examining vulnerabilities of young Australians to extremism, the rise of ecofascism, and the impact of digital platforms on extremist discourse.
Dr. Campion has received significant recognition for her work:
- Ranked as the top Australian researcher in her field nationally by The Australian Research Magazine (2025)
- Published Australia's first comprehensive history of terrorism
As an academic supervisor, Dr. Campion mentors HDR candidates in terrorism studies. She serves as Coordinator and Key Researcher for the Threats to Australian Domestic Security team within the Contemporary Threats to Australian Security (CTAS) research group. Her research has been supported through various projects including her sole-authored book on Terrorism and Extremism in Australia and her role as Guest Editor for a Special Edition of Social Sciences on the Global Rise of the Extreme Right. She has provided expert submissions to multiple government inquiries on right-wing extremism and related security matters.
Dr. Campion coordinates and conducts research through the Threats to Australian Domestic Security team, part of the Contemporary Threats to Australian Security (CTAS) research group. This team engages in collaborative research on contemporary extreme right-wing threats, with ongoing projects examining insider threats, anti-government extremism, and youth radicalization. Her work involves interdisciplinary collaboration across academic, government, and security sectors to address evolving security challenges in Australia.
