Media Releases

A key milestone in the process to reform the National Classification Scheme has been achieved. The Classification Amendment Bill will modernise the National Classification Scheme by:

The Classification Review Board (Review Board) has classified the publicationGender Queer Unrestricted with the consumer advice ‘M – Not recommended for readers un

The Classification Board has updated consumer advice to ensure Australians are better informed about whether a film contains potentially triggering content such as bullying, suicide and self-harm,

The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the publication Gender Queer by Maia Kobabe.

On 3 April 2023, the Classification Board (the Board) classified the publication, Gender Queer A Memoir, Unrestricted, with consumer advice of 'M (Mature)—Not Recommended for Readers under 15 Years

A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the film, Pieces, is classified MA 15+ with the consumer advice Strong ment

The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the film Pieces.

A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the film, Sissy, is classified MA 15+ with the consumer advice Strong themes and vio

2 September 2022

A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the film, Good Luck to You, Leo Grande, is classified M with the consumer advice 

The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the film Good Luck to You, Leo Grande.

A four-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the computer game, RimWorld, is classified R 18+ (Restricted) with the consumer advi

The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the computer game, RimWorld. RimWorld was classified RC (Refus

The Classification Act provides that computer games are to be classified prior to sale in Australia.

A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife, is classified PG (Parental Guidance)

The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the film, Ghostbusters: Afterlife.

A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the film, The Children in the Pictures, is classified M (Mature) with the consumer

The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the film, The Children in the Pictures.

A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the film, The Suicide Squad, is classified MA 15+ (Mature Accompanied) with the con

The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the film, The Suicide Squad.