Law Report

Will 'post and boast' laws stop offenders bragging on social media? Australia tightens vaping regulations

Dienstag, 26. August 2025 · 29 min

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Victoria is the latest jurisdiction to adopt laws that punish offenders who brag about their crimes on social media, as Western Australia considers a similar bill to increase the maximum prison sentence. Critics fear the legislation could stifle free speech and lead to a rise in youth incarceration. And Australian regulations around electronic cigarettes are being tightened - are the new rules working?

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