Sexting has been decriminalised between partners of 'similar age' in Australian state to protect consenting teens from criminal convictions
The new regulations reportedly provide a 'get out' clause for children under the age of 18 for taking, sharing or keeping nude pictures of others or of themselves
Sexting between teenagers is now legal in certain parts of Australia. The legal decision to decriminalize sexting was taken by lawmakers in an effort to stop "experimental" youths falling foul of the law, according to reports. The new regulations reportedly provide a "get out" clause for children under the age of 18 for taking, sharing or keeping nude pictures of others or of themselves. The regulations were introduced in New South Wales, and mostly concern cases where the sexting is considered consensual, according to the Sun. According to a recent report, sexting is becoming an increasingly common practice among teenagers in Australia, with over a quarter of the teenage population engaging in the activity.