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

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

Author: ABC Australia August 26, 2025 Duration: 29:06
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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