Australia is the only Western country without an R rating for computer and video games. If a game is deemed unsuitable for MA15+ by the Office of Film and Literature Classification, it is refused classification and cannot be sold.
An R18+ classification would require the unanimous support of all Attorneys-General, and in the past moves to change the current classification have been blocked on the vote of a single state Attorney-General.
A discussion paper considering the introduction of an R18+ category has now been released. EFA is currently drafting a comprehensive response. Once our draft has been completed, we will open it to the Australian public to have their say, in order to make our submission as representative as possible. To be involved in the consultation process, please join our discussion list. We expect to begin the public drafting process on 01 February 2009.
For other ways you can get involved, see these other sites that are organising responses:
