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Home » Publications » National Classification Scheme Review (DP 77) » 2. The Current Classification Scheme

2. The Current Classification Scheme

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In this section:
  • Summary
  • History of censorship and classification
  • Classification cooperative scheme
  • Broadcasting Services Act
  • Assessing the current scheme
  • The need for fundamental reform
  • ALRC’s views
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National Classification Scheme Review (DP 77)

Table of Contents:

  • Terms of Reference
  • Participants
  • Proposals and Questions
  • 1. Introduction to the Inquiry
  • 2. The Current Classification Scheme
    • Summary
    • History of censorship and classification
    • Classification cooperative scheme
    • Broadcasting Services Act
    • Assessing the current scheme
    • The need for fundamental reform
    • ALRC’s views
  • 3. Media Convergence and the Transformed Media Environment
  • 4. Guiding Principles for Reform
  • 5. The Proposed Classification Scheme
  • 6. What Content Should be Classified?
  • 7. Who Should Classify Content?
  • 8. Markings, Advertising, Display and Restricting Access
  • 9. Classification Categories and Criteria
  • 10. Refused Classification Category
  • 11. Codes and Co-regulation
  • 12. The New Regulator
  • 13. Enacting the New National Classification Scheme
  • 14. Enforcing Classification Laws
  • Appendix 1. Agencies, Organisations and Individuals Consulted
  • Appendix 2. Platform Neutrality and the Question of Media Effects
  • Appendix 3: Proposed classification markings
  • Appendix 4. What Must be Classified and by Whom and What Must be Restricted?
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