Publications

Only "submittable publications" must be classified before they can be sold, distributed or advertised in Australia. Publications include magazines and calendars.

A submittable publication contains depictions or descriptions that:

1. are likely to cause the publication to be classified Refused Classification (RC), or
2. are likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult to the extent that the publication should not be sold or displayed as an unrestricted publication, or
3. are unsuitable for a minor to see or read.

The Classification Board classifies (on application) publications to determine:

• the age recommendations and restrictions that apply to the sale of publications
• the classification markings that must be displayed
• the conditions that must be complied with, when advertising these publications.