The West Australian government will this week become the latest state to introduce new “post and boast” laws aimed at punishing those who post illegal acts on social media. The Cook Government announced on Tuesday legislation criminalising social media posts of illegal activity, with posts aimed at “enhancing offenders’ notoriety and humiliating victims” to be outlawed. The move makes Western Australia the fifth state to implement such laws following NSW, Victoria, Northern Territory and Queensland. Tasmania and South Australia have also committed to rolling out similar measures. The new laws will impose penalties of up to three years’ jail for...
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