The Albanese Government is working to deliver a modern National Classification Scheme that helps Australian families make informed decisions about what they read, hear, watch and play.
Government is consulting on recommendations made by the Social Research Centre and Mettlesome to improve the classification framework, including:
- Introducing a PG13 category and adjusting the classification of MA15+ to MA16+
- Developing clearer content and theme descriptions
- Providing more details on the reason for classifications to ensure Australians are better informed
Industry and public feedback is sought on these recommendations by May 4.
Read the consultation paper and have your say here.
Quotes attributable to Minister for Communications, Anika Wells:
"It's important people have their say on modernising the National Classification Scheme, which helps support Australians with trusted and reliable information about whether content is appropriate for themselves and their families.
"People have a choice about what they consume but it's important they have easy to understand information to make that decision."
"This consultation brings us one step closer to delivering a classification scheme that reflects evolving community sentiment and I encourage people to share their views so deliver an improved classification scheme for all Australians."
