Social media

You can find us on LinkedIn, Facebook, X and YouTube. 

We use our social media channels to share trusted research, data and information on crime and criminal justice in Australia, as well as promote our events and programs.

Sometimes we follow, like or engage with people and pages to do with AIC matters, or link to their websites. This does not mean that we endorse the people, pages or content.

We monitor our channels during business hours and respond where appropriate – we may not be able to respond to every comment or question. Sometimes you may be directed to more appropriate contact points. At times, we may turn off commenting on specific posts or platforms if a moderator is not available.

House Rules

We welcome comments and questions that are:

  • respectful and constructive
  • relevant to the topic being discussed
  • grounded in evidence, research or lived experience
  • supportive of informed discussion about crime, criminal justice and public policy.

While we may share content on contemporary or sensitive issues, the AIC is a research organisation, not an advocacy body. Our posts reflect evidence-based research and data, not policy positions.

To ensure our channels remain respectful and credible spaces, comments may be hidden or removed if they include:

  • offensive, abusive, threatening, harassing or discriminatory language
  • hate speech or content that targets individuals or groups
  • misinformation or deliberate misrepresentation of research or data
  • defamatory comments or unverified allegations
  • excessive repetition, spam or promotional content
  • content that is off‑topic or disrupts constructive discussion
  • personal or identifiable information or compromise privacy.

Social media platforms have rules too so be sure to familiarise yourself with their guidelines (see Facebook, X, YouTube, LinkedIn). If you find a user is in breach of these Community Standards, you can report them directly to the platform. 

Moderation

Moderation decisions are guided by:

  • Australian laws and government obligations

  • platform terms of service

  • our responsibility to maintain respectful, safe and trusted public spaces.

Removing a comment does not imply agreement or disagreement with the views expressed – it reflects our responsibility to maintain a respectful and evidence‑focused space.

Breaches of these guidelines may result in users being blocked.

Changes to these guidelines

These house rules may be updated from time to time to ensure they remain effective and appropriate.