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ARTICLE · 30 OCTOBER 2024

Posting and boasting about a crime now illegal in NT

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NT has joined Qld & NSW in criminalizing the act of posting & boasting about a crime on social media.

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Nicole Byrne
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New "Post and Boast" Laws: A Double-Edged Sword in Youth Crime Prevention? In a recent legislative move, the Northern Territory has joined Queensland and New South Wales in criminalizing the act of posting and boasting about a crime on social media.

This development, colloquially known as "post and boast" laws, has sparked a heated debate among legal professionals, criminologists, and community members alike. What do you think?

The New NT Legislation: Posting and boasting about a crime

The Northern Territory parliament passed laws last week that could see individuals face up to two years in jail for boasting about criminal activities on social media platforms. This follows similar measures implemented in Queensland and New South Wales over the past two years.

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