A prominent Australian authority on terrorism and extremism, Associate Professor in Terrorism Studies with the Australian Graduate School of Policing Kirsty Campion specialises in the history, evolution and contemporary dynamics of political violence.

Her research offers some of the nation’s most detailed insights into right‑wing extremism, including organisational structures, ideological narratives, recruitment pathways and transnational links.

She also leads funded projects on emerging threats such as youth radicalisation, extremist firearm use and shifting ideological patterns. With deep expertise grounded in historical analysis, she advises government, industry and specialist audiences, and teaches in terrorism and security studies.

A regular media commentator, she provides clear, evidence‑based context on extremist movements and evolving security risks.