Dr. Nicole Matejic

This open-source intelligence investigation found that so-called Islamic State run a sophisticated peer-to-peer network, which is worlds apart from the perception that ‘social media’ alone radicalises young men and women.

The ‘can I buy you a coffee and pick your brain’ phenomena is something I know well. In fact, I’ve seen people dress up the ‘will you work for free’ mantra so many different ways I can now spot it from your opening sentence.

An multi-award winning airline, Emirates' ability to navigate through crisis to recovery and soon, back into business as usual has been an impressive display of how well planned crisis communications strategies can be delivered with leaders and teams who have been well prepared.

Nicole was a finalist in the 'Start Tel Aviv' competition run by the Embassy of Israel in Australia .

Amongst Australia’s own foreign fighters and domestic terrorists, the path from criminal to extremist is known. Bias crimes in particular; the acts of violence motivated by race, religion, sexual orientation, disability or gender; also appear as alarming precursors to more extreme behaviours.

Social cohesion needs to be less talk more action; our leaders must demonstrate a clear intent to authentically embrace the multicultural fabric of Australia. That isn't something you can talk about -it's something that must be done.