Public Electronic Communications Networks (Improper Use) Bill 2015

Public bill · Private Member · Introduced

Would make it an offence to use public electronic communications networks—including social media and messaging services—to send grossly offensive, indecent, obscene, menacing or knowingly false messages intended to cause distress or annoyance, or to persistently misuse them for that purpose. Penalties could include fines, imprisonment and confiscation of equipment.

Formal long title

Bill entitled an Act to provide for certain offences in connection with the improper use of public electronic communications networks; and to provide for related matters

Last updated 12 April 2018