Hate Crimes & The Rise of Anti-Semitic Incidents

Australia has experienced a significant increase in anti-Semitic incidents, with reported cases quadrupling since October 7, 2023. 

Known more broadly as Hate Crimes, Tim and Xanthe sit down with Matteo Vergani, an Associate Professor at Deakin University who’s spent an enormous part of his career covering these issues. 

What constitutes a hate crime? Is there a difference between hate crimes, extremism and terrorism? Can people be de-radicalised? 

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Motive & Method is an expert-led Australian true crime podcast. Join Dr Xanthe Mallett and criminal psychologist Tim Watson-Munro as they unpack what really makes the offenders behind some of history’s most notorious cases tick, and also react and unpack crimes as they hit the headlines. You will also hear from victim survivors, investigators and advocates for change analysing motive, and method.

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