What does the Board do?All film and computer games must be confirmed before it could be legally released for the public eye. Some publication needs to be classified, there are limited exceptions. Classification board decided what consumers advice should provide for each classification. Consumers are told which classifiable elements have led to the decisions. Consumer advice instructs you to what’s appropriate. Classification board also classifies material from the police.
The board does not classify TV programs nor film for broadcast on TV.
How important is the context in the decision making process?Context in decision making is an important element; it informs audiences what is expected when viewing the film and what’s suitable, especially the impact it’ll have on children, especially very young children.
Research some of the decisions the board has made in recent years.Review Board decisions - 2009
Important note: Some of these reports may contain offensive material. The reports may discuss in detail the classifiable elements of themes, violence, sex, language, drug use and nudity. Parental supervision of this facility is recommended. - Aliens vs. Predator18 December 2009
MA 15+ ‘Strong science fiction violence’
- Julie & Julia 12 September 2009
PG ‘Infrequent coarse language’
- Stone Bros. 12 September 2009
MA 15+ ‘Drug use with strong impact’
- Friday the 13th 20 February 2009
R 18+‘High impact horror violence; several sex scenes’
What content had been refused classification or needed to be amended‘Sybil’ due to it wasn’t appropriate for viewers here.
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