In some circumstances, you may be eligible for fees to be waived. To be eligible for a fee waiver, the content of the film, computer game or publication must meet the requirements of section 91 of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995.
Which fees can be waived?
You can request that the Minister for Communications, Urban Infrastructure, Cities and the Arts waive all or part of:
classification fees
fees for reviews of classification decisions
any other fees payable for an application made under the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995
Check your eligibility
All or part of the fees may be waived if:
it is in the public interest to do so
there is a public health or educational benefit
the content is special interest material with a limited distribution that is
wholly or mainly a documentary record of an event, or
of a cultural or like nature, or
a short film from a new or emerging film-maker
the applicant is:
the Government of Australia or a State or Territory, or
certain types of charities and not for profits
Submit your request
Submit your request for a fee waiver, along with your application, via the Classification Portal. You must submit the correct documentation. Any omissions will delay the application.
Include with every request
You’ll need to include your:
Classification application, review application or other type of application
Fee waiver request
Important
The fee waiver application will vary depending on:
who is applying for the waiver
the nature and purpose of the content
Please contact us for assistance with your application.
Fee waiver decision
Decision notification
A decision will be made as soon as possible.
We will phone or email you when the decision has been made. We will also notify you formally in writing within 28 days of the decision.
