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Social media sites to face revenge porn fines - 6th December 2017

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Social media networks who fail to prevent the circulation of 'revenge porn' could soon face fines of up to $525,000.

The tough new penalties, laid out in legislation introduced to federal parliament on Wednesday, are part of a concerted effort to crack down on the insidious problem.

Communications Minister Mitch Fifield said sharing revenge porn - or threatening to do so - was usually driven by a desire to cause harm, distress, humiliation or embarrassment.

'Often such threats are made in an attempt to control, blackmail, coerce, bully or punish a victim," Senator Fifield said.

'Other motives might include sexual gratification, entertainment, social notoriety or financial gain.'

Consultation on the bill has unearthed harrowing stories about the psychological impact of revenge porn on victims.

(AAP)