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ARTICLE · 10 FEBRUARY 2010

South Australia’s Changes to Film Classification Law

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The laws relating to R 18+ classifications for both films and computer games have recently been under the microscope. The Federal Government has released a discussion paper relating to the introduction of an R 18+ rating for computer games and the South Australian Government has passed an act amending their laws relating to the promotion of R 18+ classified films.

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Chris Chow
Chris Chow

The laws relating to R 18+ classifications for both films and computer games have recently been under the microscope. The Federal Government has released a discussion paper relating to the introduction of an R 18+ rating for computer games and the South Australian Government has passed an act amending their laws relating to the promotion of R 18+ classified films.

On 10 January 2010, South Australia's laws relating to the promotion and display of R 18+ films were changed. The new laws place restrictions and prohibitions on the way certain film distributors and sellers together with video rental stores may display and promote R 18+ classified films.

The two major changes to the current laws restrict the way most businesses can display and promote R 18+ films.

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