Compliance for advertising computer games
Most classification requirements are similar in each of the States and Territories. However, there are some differences. The information in this section is provided as a general guide only. You should refer to the relevant State or Territory classification legislation for detailed information.
Links to State and Territory classification legislation are available on the State and Territory Classification legislation page.
Computer games that can be advertised
Generally, only computer games that have been classified by the Classification Board or Classification Review Board can be advertised in Australia.
An exception to this is computer games that may be exempt from classification depending upon their content. To find out more, go to the is it Exempt from Classification page.
Computer games classified G, PG, M and MA 15+ may be advertised in all States and Territories.
Computer games that are Refused Classification (RC) cannot be advertised.
Restrictions for advertising a computer game with a computer game, DVD or music recording
An advertisement for a classified computer game can only be included with a feature computer game of the same or higher classification.
That is an advertisement for:
- a G game can be included with all computer games
- a PG computer game can only be included with PG, M and MA 15+ computer games
- an M computer game can only be included with M and MA 15+ computer games
- an MA 15+ computer game can only be included with MA 15+ computer games.
Advertising for an unclassified or Refused Classification computer game cannot be included on a DVD, video, computer game or music recording.
Requirements for marking different types of advertising
Classification marking requirements are summarised at classification markings.
The Classification (Markings for Films and Computer Games) Determination 2007 prescribes the classification markings and the how they are to be displayed on advertising matter such a TVCs, print and Internet advertising.