Digital technologies are increasingly being used to abuse, harass, and victimize women. Image-based sexual abuse (IBSA)—the nonconsensual taking or sharing (including threats to share) nude or sexual images—is one such form of abuse. Various jurisdictions have enacted laws criminalizing IBSA, but Australia is arguably leading the way, with eight of its nine jurisdictions introducing innovative IBSA laws. This article explores the Australian laws, focusing on their capacity to address the gendered nature of IBSA. While highlighting the importance of these laws, we argue that a multifaceted approach is required to combat IBSA that includes law reform, education, and training.

数字技术越来越多地被用于虐待、骚扰和伤害女性。基于图像的性虐待 (IBSA)——未经同意拍摄或分享（包括威胁分享）裸体或性图像——就是这样一种虐待形式。各个司法管辖区都颁布了将 IBSA 定为刑事犯罪的法律，但可以说澳大利亚处于领先地位，其九个司法管辖区中有八个引入了创新的 IBSA 法律。本文探讨了澳大利亚法律，重点关注它们解决 IBSA 性别特征的能力。在强调这些法律的重要性的同时，我们认为需要采取多方面的方法来打击 IBSA，包括法律改革、教育和培训。