Conspiracy, Conspirituality, and Sovereign Citizens: Understanding and Countering Harmful Ideologies in Australia

Abstract Harmful ideological systems, including anti-vaccination activism, sovereign citizen (SovCit) pseudo-law, conspiracy theories, cultic groups, and “conspirituality” (the fusion of spirituality and conspiracy), present escalating risks to individuals and communities in Australia and globally. These movements thrive on social vulnerability, inequality, mistrust of institutions, and fractured belonging, while often escalating into anti-democratic, violent, and culturally … Continue reading Conspiracy, Conspirituality, and Sovereign Citizens: Understanding and Countering Harmful Ideologies in Australia