# Victoria's Post & Boast Law: Crimes Amendment Act 2025
> Learn about the Crimes Amendment (Performance Crime) Act 2025 in Victoria, targeting social media boasting of criminal acts on TikTok and Snapchat.

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## Post & Boast Law: Crimes Amendment (Performance Crime) Act 2025

## What is Post & Boast Law?
* Passed by the Allan Labor Government in August 2025.
* Targets criminals who publish content bragging about serious crimes on platforms like TikTok and Snapchat.
* Covers offences including burglary, car theft, carjacking, and home invasions.
* Penalty: Up to 2 years' extra jail time on top of the original sentence.
* Important: Does not capture third parties such as journalists or bystanders.

## Key Legislative Provisions
* Offence: Publishing material depicting or describing a relevant offence with the intent to attract attention.
* Penalty Level: Level 7 (2 years max).
* Scope: Includes actions during the offence, property obtained, or harm caused.
* Liability: Generally requires the person to be found guilty of the underlying offence.

## Research Findings & Case Law
* **R v Stevens**: Snapchat drug trafficking advertisements led to increased sentencing seriousness.
* **9 News Case**: A 16-year-old joyrider was sentenced to 2 years custody for sharing a 150km/h video on Snapchat.
* **Academic Insights**: Studies suggest social media acts as a 'digital confession' where the desire for social validation overrides safe legal conduct.

## Key Takeaways
* It is a **standalone offence** in Victoria.
* Aims to deter 'clout-seeking' behavior on social media.
* Digital evidence is being increasingly weaponized in modern Australian courts.
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