Saturday, 26th July. 2025: James Newbury, Shadow Treasurer/Min. Equality, State Member for Brighton, ‘Post and Boast Laws’

Kenny and Macca talk to  James Newbury, Shadow Treasurer/Min. Equality, State Member for Brighton, as they discuss the new  ‘Post and Boast Laws’.

The Victorian government is proposing an increase to the jail time for criminals who post about their offences on social media.  The government says there’s been an increase in so-called “post and boast” behaviour, particularly by youth offenders.

Before entering Parliament, James worked in both the private sector and the public sector. In the private sector, as a Group Company Secretary in the financial services industry. In the public sector, at the highest levels of State and Federal Government.   James has completed three university degrees, including a post graduate level law degree, a Juris Doctor, and a Masters Degree in Business Law.

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