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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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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.

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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.

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.

Latest research on classification community standards

Research will help inform classification decision-making to reflect current community views and expectations.

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Appointment of temporary members to the Classification Board

The Albanese Government has appointed three Temporary Members to the Classification Board.

National Classification Scheme Stage 1 Reform begins

The Australian Government has implemented reforms to update the National Classification Scheme.

25 January 2024

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

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

New mandatory minimum classifications for gambling-like games content

Commonwealth, state and territory governments have agreed to updated Games Guidelines.

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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:

Have your say on classifying computer games with gambling-like content

Draft guidelines will inform part of the Government's work toward classification reform.

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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.

New appointments to the Classification Review Board

On 3 February 2023, the Governor-General, the Hon David Hurley AC DSC (retd) appointed Ms Stephanie McCaughey, Mr Clifford Weeks and Mr Damien Power as Members to the Classification Review Board un