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You are here:Home Publications Classification—Content Regulation and Convergent Media (ALRC Report 118) Executive Summary

Executive Summary

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In this section:
  • Background
  • A new National Classification Scheme
  • Key features
  • Net effect of the recommendations
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Classification—Content Regulation and Convergent Media (ALRC Report 118)

Table of Contents:

  • Participants
  • Recommendations
  • Executive Summary
    • Background
    • A new National Classification Scheme
    • Key features
    • Net effect of the recommendations
  • 1. Introduction to the Inquiry
  • 2. The Current Classification Scheme
  • 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
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