Classification website
A downloadable Markings Generator has been introduced to help generate film or computer game classification markings for print posters, web advertising, or product packaging.
For more information, and to download the Markings Generator, please visit the Classification Markings Download page.
Media releases
Read the latest media releases from the Classification Board and Classification Review Board.
Release of draft guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games
Before the Guidelines for the Classification of Computer Games were considered at the meeting of the Standing Committee of Attorneys-General on 22 July, an online survey on this website sought views on the introduction of an R 18+ category for computer games, and on the proposed guidelines.
Survey results and the proposed guidelines, which were amended by Ministers at that meeting, are now available from the Proposed draft Guidelines for Computer Games page.
Review of the National Classification Scheme
On 24 March 2011, Attorney-General Robert McClelland referred the National Classification Scheme to the Australian Law Reform Commission (ALRC). This referral was in light of developments in technology, media convergence and the global availability of media content. For more information, including the review's Terms of Reference, see the ALRC website.
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Understanding classifications
Consumer advice and film and computer game classifications are explained in our range of 'Understanding Classifications' brochures for the home entertainment and cinema sectors.
To help you inform your customers about classifications, we provide brochures and display stands. You can obtain these by calling (02) 92897100. The brochures are also available to download in the Factsheets webpage.
About classification
The site includes information about the Classification Board, Classification Review Board and the Attorney-General’s Department, which provides administrative services to the Board and Review Board and supports the Censorship Ministers in their administration of the National Classification Scheme. For detailed information about the National Classification Scheme please browse the Information Centre.
Information about how to apply for classification
If you are looking for information about how to apply for classification, fees, how to comply with classification legislation or other information about the application process, select the Apply for Classification option from the menu and then choose the area you need.
Classification decisions
You can find information about classification decisions made by the Classification Board and Classification Review Board by searching the online database.