NSW government plans to tighten bail laws, introduce a new social media offense for youth crime, and spend $13m in Moree to combat rising youth crime rates.

New South Wales (NSW) government plans to tighten bail laws and introduce a new offense related to social media for youth crime, including making it a crime to post and boast about car thefts or break-ins. The new offense could result in an additional two years' jail for those who commit these crimes and share videos on social media platforms like TikTok. Over $13m will be spent in Moree to combat rising youth crime rates, and the new laws will be subject to a 12-month sunset clause.

March 12, 2024
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