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Classification—Content Regulation and Convergent Media (ALRC Report 118)
2. The Current Classification Scheme
2. The Current Classification Scheme
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Summary
From censorship to classification
Classification cooperative scheme
Broadcasting Services Act
Assessing the current scheme
The need for fundamental reform
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Classification—Content Regulation and Convergent Media (ALRC Report 118)
Table of Contents:
Participants
Recommendations
Executive Summary
1. Introduction to the Inquiry
2. The Current Classification Scheme
Summary
From censorship to classification
Classification cooperative scheme
Broadcasting Services Act
Assessing the current scheme
The need for fundamental reform
3. Media Convergence and the Transformed Media Environment
4. Guiding Principles for Reform
5. The New National Classification Scheme
6. Films, Television Programs and Computer Games
7. Classification Decision Makers
8. Markings, Modifications, Time Zones and Advertising
9. Classification Categories and Criteria
10. Restricting Access to Adult Content
11. The Scope of Prohibited Content
12. Prohibiting Content
13. Codes and Co-regulation
14. The Regulator
15. Enacting the New Scheme
16. Enforcing Classification Laws
Appendix 1. Agencies, Organisations and Individuals Consulted
Appendix 2. Key Obligations Under the New Scheme
Appendix 3. International Comparison of Classification and Content Regulation
Appendix 4. Glossary of Key Terms
