This section is for anyone applying for classification of a film to be released online as on-demand content or in formats such as DVD and Blu-ray.
This includes those making regular applications and using the Additional Content Assessment (ACA) and Authorised Television Series Assessment (ATSA) schemes.
Pay the fee
Your application will be processed when your payment is received.
Priority processing is available for an additional fee of $420.
| ACA fee | $480 |
| ATSA fee | $640 |
The fee for a standard application is based on the length of the film, rounded up to the nearest minute - see table below.
|
Running time |
Fee |
|
0–60 minutes |
$550 |
|
61–120 minutes |
$730 |
|
121–180 minutes |
$900 |
|
181–240 minutes |
$1090 |
|
241–300 minutes |
$1290 |
|
301–400 minutes |
$1690 |
|
401–500 minutes |
$2010 |
|
501–600 minutes |
$2530 |
|
601–700 minutes |
$2830 |
|
701–800 minutes |
$3300 |
|
801–900 minutes |
$3620 |
|
901–1000 minutes |
$4100 |
|
1001–1100 minutes |
$4420 |
|
1101–1200 minutes |
$4900 |
|
1201–300 minutes |
$5220 |
|
1301–1400 minutes |
$5700 |
|
1401–1500 minutes |
$6020 |
|
1501–1600 minutes |
$6490 |
|
1601–1700 minutes |
$6970 |
|
1701–1800 minutes |
$7290 |
|
1801–1900 minutes |
$7770 |
|
1901–2000 minutes |
$8090 |
Submit your application
Please submit the correct documents, content and fees. Any omissions will delay the application.
Include with every application
- a complete and final copy of the film
- the correct fee
- supporting documents for your application type - see below
Application is through the Classification Portal. You can submit all information through the portal.
The copy of the film should include only the content you wish to be classified. Do not include advertisements or trailers for previously classified films.
Include with regular application
- detailed synopsis of the film (for a TV series, a synopsis of the series and for each episode)
- contentious material statement
- classifiable time worksheet
For information on contentious material statements see the Portal FAQs and guides section.
For ACAs, you must provide a copy of the film including the additional content and the previously classified film.
Format specifications
Digital delivery
We prefer to receive your content digitally, through Box.
Region codes
Region codes for DVD and Blu-Ray must be for Australia:
- DVD - Region 4
- Blu-ray - Region B
What are the ACA and ATSA schemes?
Under the ACA and ATSA schemes, an authorised assessor reviews the series and provides:
- a detailed report on the content
- a recommendation for the classification and consumer advice
The application fees are lower because the report and recommendation helps the Board make its decision.
ACA
The ACA scheme applies to previously classified films and unclassified-related content such as commentaries, deleted scenes and ‘making of’ featurettes.
The ACA scheme does not apply if:
- the additional content includes TV programs/series or computer games
- the product is likely to be classified X 18+ or RC (Refused Classification)
An authorised assessor reviews the additional content and provides:
- a detailed report about the additional content
- a recommendation for the classification and consumer advice
ATSA
The Authorised Television Series Assessor (ATSA) scheme applies to television series content including:
- episodes of a TV series
- series-related material such as out-takes, deleted scenes or a director's commentary
At least one episode of the series must have been broadcast on Australian TV.
The ATSA scheme does not apply if:
- the additional content includes other TV programs/series or computer games
- the product is likely to be classified X 18+ or RC
If you want to become an authorised assessor, you can find further information on this site about content assessor training.