Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games 2023 (Cth)

Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games 2023

Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995

I, Michelle Rowland, Minister for Communications, determine the following legislative instrument under subsection 12(1) of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995.

Dated 24/10/2023

Michelle Rowland Minister for Communications

Contents 1 Name 2 Commencement 3 Authority 4 Definitions 5 Determination of guidelines 6 Repeal Schedule 1—Guidelines 2 GUIDELINES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER GAMES...........2

1 Name This instrument is the Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games 2023.

2 Commencement This instrument commences on 22 September 2024.

3 Authority This instrument is made under subsection 12(1) of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995.

4 Definitions Note: A number of expressions used in this instrument are defined in the Act, including the following: (a) participating Minister; (b) Board; (c) Code; (d) computer game. In this instrument: Act means the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995.

5 Determination of guidelines With the agreement of each participating Minister, the guidelines specified in Schedule 1 to this instrument are determined to assist the Board in applying the criteria in the Code when classifying computer games.

6 Repeal This instrument repeals the Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games 2012.

Schedule 1—Guidelines

GUIDELINES FOR THE CLASSIFICATION OF COMPUTER GAMES

Introduction to the Guidelines

Background

The Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games (the Guidelines) are a tool for classifying computer games. They help explain the different classification categories, and the scope and limits of material suitable for each category. They are revised from time to time, with extensive community input.