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New appointments to the Classification Board

On 31 March 2022, the Governor-General, the Hon David Hurley AC DSC (retd) appointed Mr Tristan Sharp as Deputy Director, Mr Iain Humphrey as full-time Member, Ms Jennifer Marvello and Mr Paul Teni

7 December 2021

New appointments to the Classification Review Board

The Australian Government has appointed Ms Susan Bush as Deputy Convener and Mr David Toll as Member to the Classification Review Board for a three-year term from 7 December 2021.

6 December 2021

Fiona Jolly appointed as Director of Classification Board

The Australian Government has appointed Ms Fiona Jolly as Director of the Classification Board for a three-year term from 6 December 2021.

Fiona Jolly

18 November 2021

Classification review announced for the film Ghostbusters: Afterlife

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

27 September 2021

The Children in the Pictures classified M

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

21 September 2021

Classification review announced for the film The Children in the Pictures

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

The Suicide Squad classified MA 15+

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

Classification review announced for the film The Suicide Squad (updated)

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

Disco Elysium—The Final Cut classified R 18+

Classification Review Board

Spiral: From the Book of Saw classified R 18+

A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the film, Spiral: From the Book of Saw, is classified R 18+ (Restricted) with the c

Media release—Classification review announced for the film Spiral: From the Book of Saw

The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the film, Spiral: From the Book of Saw.

Classification review announced for the computer game Disco Elysium—The Final Cut

Classification Review Board The Classification Review Board has received an application to review the classification of the computer game, Disco Elysium—The Final Cut.

Ascendant classified M

23 October 2020

Cuties classified MA 15+

A three-member panel of the Classification Review Board has unanimously determined that the film, Cuties, is classified MA 15+ (Mature Accompanied) with the consumer advice ‘strong themes’.

21 October 2020

Classification review announced for the film Cuties

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

25 September 2020

Spring school holidays: stay entertained at home!

The spring holidays have arrived. Here are some games to play and films to watch from the comfort of your home! Classification ratings and consumer advice can help you choose what you and your family watch or play.

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25 September 2020

Spring holiday movie guide

Check out our spring movie guide, with ratings information to help you choose what you, your younger children and teenagers watch these holidays.

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Cinemas are back! Winter holiday movies

Check out our winter movie guide, with ratings information to help you choose what you, your younger children and teenagers watch these holidays.

Child sitting in a theatre seat at the movies.

Winter school holidays: games and movies to watch and play at home

The winter holidays have arrived. Here are some games to play and films to watch from the comfort of your home! Classification ratings and consumer advice can help you choose what you and your family play or watch.

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Classification Review extended due to COVID-19

The reporting date for the review of classification regulation has been extended to 31 May 2020

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