Australia
The Australian Classification Board (the Board) applies the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (the Act), the National Classification Code and the Classification Guidelines (the Guidelines). The Guidelines set out a hierarchy of impact from ‘very mild’ to ‘very high’. The consideration of impact and context are essential principles in the use of the Guidelines.
The Board takes into account the context and impact of six classifiable elements that are; themes; violence; sex; language; drug use; and nudity. This includes their frequency and intensity and their cumulative effect. It also takes account of the purpose and tone of a sequence, and how material is treated.
Films and computer games
The classification ratings for films and computer games in Australia consist of the following:
Rating
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Symbol
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Guidelines
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G
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The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified G should be very mild only.
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PG
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The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified PG should be no higher than mild.
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M
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The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified M should be no higher than moderate.
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MA 15+
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The impact of material classified MA 15+ should be no higher than strong.
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R 18+
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The impact of material classified R 18+ should not exceed high.
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X 18+ (only for films available in the ACT and parts of the NT)
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Contains consensual sexually explicit activity. (Restricted to adults 18 years and over*)
*Available only for sale or hire in the ACT and Northern Territory.
Note: This classification is a special and legally restricted category which contains only sexually explicit material. That is material which contains real depictions of actual sexual intercourse and other sexual activity between consenting adults.
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RC
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Refused Classification
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Note: Films that exceed the R 18+ and X 18+classification categories will be Refused Classification.
| Publications
The classification ratings for publications in Australia consist of the following:
Rating
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Guidelines
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Unrestricted
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May contain the classifiable elements of sex and nudity with some detail but the impact should not be strong. Consumer advice may be given not recommending the publication for readers under 15. Covers must be suitable for public display.
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Category 1 Restricted (cannot be sold in Qld)
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Can only be sold to adults. May include detailed realistic depictions of nudity, realistic depictions of sexual excitement and detailed descriptions of sexual activity between consenting adults. Covers must be suitable for public display and, if not, a condition may be imposed that the sealed wrapper is made of opaque material.
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Category 2 Restricted (cannot be sold in Qld)
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Can only be sold to adults. May include realistic depictions of actual sexual activity involving consenting adults. May only be displayed in premises restricted to adults.
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RC
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Publications which contain elements which exceed those set out in the above classification categories. RC publications cannot be legally imported or sold.
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New Zealand
The Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC) is the government agency responsible for the classification of all films, videos, publications, and some video games in New Zealand. It was established under Section 76 of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 (FVPC Act).
Under the FVPC Act, films are required to carry New Zealand classification labels. In order to obtain classifications, films are first submitted to the Film and Video Labelling Body (FVLB). Where the film or game requires restriction (for example if it has been classified MA15+ in Australia), FVLB will forward the film or game to the Classification Office for classification.
Classification ratings in New Zealand consist of the following:
Rating
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Symbol
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Guidelines
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G – General
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Suitable for general audiences.
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PG – Parental Guidance
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Parental guidance recommended for younger viewers.
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M – Mature
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Suitable for (but not restricted to) mature audiences 16 years and over.
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13 - Restricted
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Restricted to persons 13 years of age and over.
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13 - Restricted
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Restricted to persons 13 years and over unless accompanied by a parent or guardian.
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15- Restricted
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Restricted to persons 15 years of age and over.
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16 - Restricted
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Restricted to persons 16 years and over unless accompanied by a parent or guardian
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16- Restricted
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Restricted to persons 16 years of age and over.
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18- Restricted
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Restricted to persons 18 years of age and over.
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R- Restricted
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Restricted to a particular group or purpose.
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