Continuing issues
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 amendments online service providers are responsible for the content of all hosted services. Complaints regarding content can be made to the Australian Broadcasting Authority (ABA), which can ask the Classification Board to classify the content consistent with the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1994 (Cth). Where the content receives a classification of RC (refused classification) or X, the ABA can require the online service provider to stop hosting the material (if hosted in Australia) or take measures in accordance with the relevant Industry Code of Practice.