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Crimes Act 1900
72CNon-consensual distribution of intimate images
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72C Non-consensual distribution of intimate images
A person (the offender) commits an offence if—
(a) the offender distributes an intimate image of another person; and
(b) the offender—
(i) knows the other person does not consent to the distribution;
or
(ii) is reckless about whether the other person consents to the
distribution.
(a) for an aggravated offence—400 penalty units, imprisonment for
4 years or both; or
(b) in any other case—300 penalty units, imprisonment for 3 years