Implementation
The Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (Cth) was enacted in March 1995, implementing recommendations made by the Commission. The Act provides for the classification of publications, films and computer games for the Australian Capital Territory and, with the enactment of complementary State and Territory legislation, would form the basis of a national classification scheme.
The Broadcasting Services Act 1992 (Cth) was amended by the Broadcasting Services (Online Services) Amendment Act 1999 (Cth) to provide for censorship and classification of internet material and online services. Under the provisions of the Broadcasting Services Act, complaints regarding content can be made to the Australian Communications and Media Authority (ACMA), which can ask the Classification Board to classify the content consistent with the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (Cth) and the National Classification Code (2005). ACMA can require a host or service provider to stop or restrict access to certain content, depending on the classification it attracts.
Information on the operation of the National Classification Scheme can be found at the Australian Government Clasification website.