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The Commonwealth Government has released a discussion paper which briefly summarises the key arguments for and against an R 18+ classification for computer games. Censorship Ministers have considered the issue of an adult classification for computer games on several occasions. However, they have not undertaken public consultation on this issue.Submissions are being sought on whether the Australian National Classification Scheme should include an R 18+ classification category for computer games. Submissions can be made by downloading and completing the submission template. Submissions may also be mailed or faxed. The discussion paper and submission template contain the contact details for making a submission.
Submissions are invited by close of business 28 February 2010. Submissions received after the due date may not be considered.
A brief discussion paper which summarizes the arguments for and against R18+ classification for Computer Games has been released. You can find it here.
The Commonwealth Government is also asking the public to voice its opinion as to whether Australia should have an R18+ rating for Computer Games. For years, we have been begging for an official way to voice our beliefs on this matter, we now have it.
It may not win the battle that a lot of us feel that we are fighting, but it may give us the step in a right direction, to have Computer Games, seen as a serious, mature art form.
The Submission Template can be found here. Entries will be accepted up until 28th February, 2010.