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 |  Subject: R18+ will be introduced for video games in Australia Fri Jul 22, 2011 8:57 am | |
| http://www.r18games.com.au/2011/07/in-principle-agreement-reached-to-introduce-r18/ - Quote :
- Reports are coming in from today’s Standing Council of Attorneys-General meeting that an in-principle agreement has been reached between the various states and territories of Australia to move ahead with the introduction of an R18+ rating for video and computer games. New South Wales was the only state to abstain from endorsing the proposal, citing a need to consult with cabinet on the issue.
A press release circulated by Brendan O’Connor, the Federal Minister for Home Affairs, praised the results of the meeting. “This is a big step forward in the long running debate on classification of computer games for adults,” Mr O’Connor said. “The introduction of an R18+ classification for computer games will provide better advice to parents and help prevent children and teenagers from accessing unsuitable material. Once introduced, the new classification will also afford adults the opportunity to view material designed for adults.”
South Australia’s Attorney-General John Rau also noted that they would hold off on their plan to implement a South-Australian-based R18+ classification in the light of this new agreement.
R18+ Games Australia whole-heartedly welcomes this move and wished to extend our sincere congratulations to all the ministers involved for reaching this sensible decision. We can only hope that the final roll-out of the scheme happens quickly and sensibly over the coming months.
Hooray for video games! |
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