The Albanese government is under pressure to take “action now” to deal with social media activity that “glorifies crime”, as the Coalition calls for it to back a Bill that would crackdown on rising online harms.
Australians could be imprisoned for up to two years for posting videos that “glorify” crime online in a bill introduced to parliament
The coalition wants a new law to stop criminals “posting and boasting” their crimes on social media. Picture: iStock “The government shares concerns that young offenders are using social media to spruik their criminal activities online,” she said.Communications Minister Michelle Rowland says the government would consider the Bill. Picture: NCA NewsWire / Martin Ollman
It comes as a growing trend has emerged of teens posting criminal acts on social media, including violence, drug and property offences.