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Australian law requires that all films screened for public exhibition are classified by the Australian Classification Board.

Along with classification there are laws and regulations which govern the playing of films, the playing of trailers, the display of film advertising materials, the types of classification information that must be displayed, the age at which patrons may be admitted to public screenings of films and the type of films that can be shown in public screenings.


For more detailed information about how to comply with the laws regarding classification,  the Australian Classification Board's website can be accessed by CLICKING HERE


Independent Cinemas Australia worked with the classification board by consulting on issues which affect cinemas and passing on information and updates.

The consultation on the changes to markings has now closed and the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Markings and Consumer Advice) Determination 2014 is in effect. Further information about the new markings requirements is available here.

 

New Classification Notices

Under State and Territory classification legislation, a notice explaining the classifications is required to be displayed prominently where films or computer games are being sold, hired, demonstrated or exhibited. The classification notice has been changed to include the “Check the Classification” message. The notice (available in A4 or one sheet poster) can be downloaded from approved notices or can be posted to you by contacting the Classification Branch on (02) 9289 7100 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.%20" target="_blank">email.

New Classification Brochures

New brochures entitled ‘Understanding Classifications’ have been produced to raise the public’s awareness of classifications and consumer advice. The brochures can be downloaded from fact sheets or can be posted to you by contacting the Classification Branch on (02) 9289 7100 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.%20" target="_blank">email.

Classification Legends

Correctly formatted classification markings can now be accessed on the individual entries in the National Classification Database search on the homepage and there is now a downloadable markings generator available here.

 

Further information

Information about the National Classification Scheme is available at www.classification.gov.au. If you require assistance, please contact the Compliance and Education team, Classification Branch on (02) 9289 7100 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.%20" target="_blank">email.