22 December 2025 News New appointments to the Classification Review Board The Australian Government has announced the appointment of a new Convenor, Deputy Convenor and four new members to the Classification Review Board.
23 June 2025 News Invitation to provide feedback on a Cost Recovery Implementation Statement for Classification Services The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts is seeking feedback from stakeholders to inform the 2025 Cost Recovery Implementation Statement
18 June 2025 News Recruitment for Classification Review Board – Convenor, Deputy Convenor and Members The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications, Sport and the Arts (the Department) has commenced a recruitment process for the Convenor, Deputy Convenor and Memb
27 November 2024 News New Director of the Classification Board appointed The Albanese Government has appointed Mr Steven Thomson as Director of the Classification Board for a 2-year term. Ms Hellen Perko has also been re-appointed as a full-time member of the Board for a further 2 years.
18 September 2024 News New classifications for gambling-like content in video games From 22 September 2024, the Australian Government has introduced new classifications to video games that contain gambling like content.
16 September 2024 News Minister approves new Amazon Classification Tool On 5 September 2024, the Minister for Communications approved the Amazon Classification Tool (Tool) for use in Australia.
16 September 2024 News Reappointments to the Classification Review Board The Albanese Government has reappointed the Convenor, Deputy Convenor and four members of the Classification Review Board until 5 December 2025.
22 July 2024 News Recruitment – Director, Classification Board The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (the department) has commenced a recruitment process for the role of Director of the Classification Bo
17 May 2024 News Consultation on reforms to National Classification Scheme extended The period for feedback on the ‘Modernising Australia’s National Classification Scheme - Stage 2 Reforms’ public consultation has been extended.
4 April 2024 News Consultation opens on further reforms to National Classification Scheme The Australian Government is modernising the Scheme to ensure it remains a relevant and reliable source of information for Australians.
3 April 2024 News The Albanese Government has appointed members of the Classification Board The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Jennifer Marvello and appointed Ms Lauren Monaghan as members of the Classification Board.
27 March 2024 News Latest research on classification community standards Research will help inform classification decision-making to reflect current community views and expectations.
21 March 2024 News Appointment of temporary members to the Classification Board The Albanese Government has appointed three Temporary Members to the Classification Board.
15 March 2024 News National Classification Scheme Stage 1 Reform begins The Australian Government has implemented reforms to update the National Classification Scheme.
25 January 2024 News Classification Board and Review Board Annual Report 2022–23 Released The 2022–23 Annual Reports of the Classification Board and Classification Review Board have been released.
28 September 2023 News Recruitment for Classification Board – Members and Temporary Member Register The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has commenced a recruitment process for Members and Temporary Members of the Classification Board.
26 September 2023 News New mandatory minimum classifications for gambling-like games content Commonwealth, state and territory governments have agreed to updated Games Guidelines.
23 June 2023 News Minister Issues Statement of Expectations The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, has issued a Statement of Expectations to the Australian Classification Board:
19 May 2023 News Have your say on classifying computer games with gambling-like content Draft guidelines will inform part of the Government's work toward classification reform.
30 March 2023 News Government announces intention to reform the National Classification Scheme The Government has announced its intention to reform the National Classification Scheme (the Scheme) in two stages.
