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Old 27th December 2009, 06:15 PM   #6
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Post Australia: OFLC / The Classification Board

What is the Classification Board?

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Classification Board Board is an independent statutory body which makes classification decisions about films, computer games and publications. Principles for decision making are set out in the National Classification Code, agreed by the Australian Government and the States and Territories.


Films (including public exhibition and DVD) and computer games may be classified G, PG, M or MA 15+. Films can also be classified R 18+ or X 18+.
Please note: Classifications of R 18+ and X 18+ are not applicable for computer games.

Each classification is coloured. G is green, PG is yellow, M is blue, MA 15+ is red and R 18+ and X 18+ are both black. The examples below display the three main components of a classification marking:
  • classification symbol
  • classification description
  • consumer advice, which is specific to each film and computer game, and which informs consumers about some of the content in a film or computer game.




Quote:

R 18+ classification for computer games starts 1 January 2013


New computer games classification legislation starts January 2013.

What does this mean?

From 1 January 2013, there is an R 18+ category for computer games, where previously the highest classification available for computer games was MA 15+.

Adults will now be able to buy or hire computer games classified R 18+.
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