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For industry

For industry

Use the guides to help you prepare to submit your requests for classification, check the rules for advertising, showing or selling and access all the classification markings downloads you need.

Apply for classification

Apply for classification

Use the guides to help you with your requests for film, computer game or publication classification.
Festivals and events

Festivals and events

If you are holding a public event, you may wish to include unclassified films, computer games or submittable publications in your program.
Import or export objectionable goods

Import or export objectionable goods

If a product has not been classified in Australia, you should check to see whether it may be objectionable goods. These types of goods can be seized by the Australian Border Force.
Advertise, show and sell

Advertise, show and sell

A range of rules and requirements apply when advertising, showing and selling both classified and unclassified films, computer games and publicatio
Classification markings

Classification markings

Access and download the files and templates you need to display markings, messaging and consumer advice correctly on advertising, packaging, traile
Content assessor training

Content assessor training

Learn more about the content and industry assessor courses which provide accreditation to assess additional content for film, computer games, trailers, DVDs of television series and advertising material.
Enforcement

Enforcement

These guides can be used by enforcement agencies when referring seized items for classification or applying for the classification of internet cont
Exemptions and modifications

Exemptions and modifications

Standard rules and regulations apply to the classification of films and computer games.