195 cases of image-based abuse recorded in 2024

195 cases of image-based abuse recorded in 2024

By Mikaele Liga
Thursday 27/03/2025
Online Safety Commissioner, Filipe Batiwale

195 cases of image-based abuse were recorded in 2024, and the Online Safety Commissioner, Filipe Batiwale, is urging victims to come forward and report their cases.

Batiwale says enforcing the law is the main priority, and their role is to support those who have been harmed.

He urges those who have experienced revenge pornography or online abuse to know that seeking help is not a crime.

He says that under Section 377 of the Crimes Act 2009, it is a criminal offence to possess, process, distribute, or exhibit obscene materials; import, export, or circulate obscene content; engage in any business involving pornographic publications; promote or advertise access to obscene content; and publicly exhibit indecent performances or shows.

Batiwale says offenders can face up to five years’ imprisonment, a fine of $4,000, or both.

He says according to the Online Safety Act 2018, the Commission provides a platform for individuals to lodge complaints when intimate images or videos are shared without their consent.

Batiwale reiterates that they condemn the circulation of such content and that the Commission is there to help victims.

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