Podcast: The National Classification Review Discussion Paper
Commissioner in charge of the Review, Professor Terry Flew, talks about problems inherent in the current system, and the new model proposed in the ALRC Discussion Paper. Audio Download / listen to audio >> Transcript Sabina Wynn (SW): Hello, I’m Sabina Wynn, the Executive Director of the Australian Law Reform Commission and I’m here with …
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Read moreALRC Discussion Paper proposes fundamental reform of the classification system
“In an age of media convergence, Australia needs a 21st century classification system that is more platform-neutral, concentrates government regulation on media content of most concern to the community, and a system that can be adapted to accelerated media innovation,” said Professor Terry Flew, Commissioner in charge of the National Classification Scheme Review. “The goals …
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Read moreNational Classification Scheme Review (DP 77)
This Discussion Paper was released on 30 September 2011. Submissions closed on Friday 18 November 2011. The ALRC has also produced a Discussion Paper Summary, which provides an overview of the policy framework and the proposals and questions, and is designed for stakeholders who already have a considerable understanding of the various issues in focus.
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Read moreNational Classification Scheme Review (DP 77 Summary)
This Discussion Paper Summary provides an overview of the policy framework and the proposals and questions contained in the full Discussion Paper. The full Discussion Paper, National Classification Scheme Review (DP 77), sets out in detail the issues raised by the Terms of Reference, the research behind the proposals and questions and a thorough analysis …
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Read moreClassification e-news | Discussion Paper released!
Issue 9 | 30 September 2011 View original formatDiscussion Paper now available The ALRC is releasing today the National Classification Scheme Review Discussion Paper (ALRC DP 77), and is calling for submissions from the public.The DP proposes a new framework which envisages: a greater role for industry in classifying content under co-regulatory codes that …
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Read moreClassification e-news | Results of the discussion forum; focus groups
Issue 8 | 7 September 2011 Online discussion forum overview Over the course of three weeks, the ALRC hosted an online discussion forum encouraging comment on a set of eight draft principles that are being proposed as the foundations of a new National Classification Scheme. The forum attracted 98 comments, from 29 participants. We would …
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Read moreClassification Review: ALRC seeks volunteers for focus groups
The ALRC is conducting a review of the classification system in Australia. As part of this review, the ALRC will hold community focus groups to test the kind of content that may be permissible in higher level classification categories (MA15+ and above, including the Refused Classification category). This is a pilot project that will test …
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Read moreClassification e-news | Discussion forum: draft principles for reform
Issue 7 | 12 August 2011 As readers would be aware, in May this year the ALRC released an Issues Paper that provided an overview of the current classification system, and an assessment of its strengths and weaknesses. Based on submissions in response to that Issues Paper, face-to-face consultations, and a review of relevant …
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Read moreClassification e-news | R18+ games classification and the ALRC review
Issue 6 | 27 July 2011 View original formatFirstly, thanks to everyone who took the time to read our Issues Paper and make a submission. We have received more than 2,400 submissions, which is a record for any ALRC inquiry, and a testimony to the interest that issues of media classification have in the …
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Read moreClassification e-news | Record number of submissions received!
Issue 5 | 20 July 2011 View original formatThanks for your submissions Submissions in response to the National Classification Scheme Review Issues Paper closed on 15 July 2011. The ALRC received more than 2000 submissions – a record for any ALRC Inquiry to date! The Classification Review team is now working through the content …
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