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Classification—Content Regulation and Convergent Media (ALRC Report 118)
Terms of Reference
Participants
Recommendations
Executive Summary
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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28.02.2012

4. Guiding Principles for Reform

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Summary
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Platform neutrality and the question of media effects

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