Cyberbullies face five years jail under NSW law changes

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Anyone who stalks or intimidates another person using modern technology in NSW could soon face a five-year prison term under a state government proposal.


The NSW government plans to amend the law to make it clear that people who stalk or intimidate others online or via text message can be jailed for up to five years.

The proposed amendments would also allow NSW Police to seek apprehended violence orders in response to serious online abuse.


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