Show your support for the introduction of an adult games rating this Saturday the 5th Of December at King George Square in Brisbane. It’s set to kick off at 11am (a good chance for you to fit in some Christmas shopping after. Games perhaps?).
The Facebook group for the event lists 74 confirmed guests, so hopefully most will show. More information at Treat Us Like Adults.
- Mike
3 comments
Zolts says:
Dec 6, 2009
Saw ya there man.. what’d u think?
Bob Bain says:
Dec 12, 2009
There is some YouTube video from this event – including noise from bells and wind at:–
http://www.youtube.com/user/Shadowedsphynx
Nic Suzor from EFA appears at the start of Video 3 and continues his speech into Video 4.
It is and remains an offence in Australia to import goods that have been or would be refused classifcaiton under the prohibited import section of the Customs Act 1901.
From links at
http://www.refused-classification.com/Links.htm
search for CUSTOMS (PROHIBITED IMPORTS) REGULATIONS 1956 – REG 4A
People can be (and are) prosecuted for importing goods under this section.
I believe the importation of “refused classification” games is covered by Nic Suzor in Video 4 – although I’ll admit it’s hard to hear exactly what he is saying due to circumstances beyond his control.
Bob
Bob Bain says:
Dec 14, 2009
The Australian Government Public Consultation Paper on an R18+ rating for Computer Games…
http://www.ag.gov.au/gamesclassification
The Commonwealth Government has released a discussion paper which briefly summarises the key arguments for and against an R 18+ classification for computer games. Censorship Ministers have considered the issue of an adult classification for computer games on several occasions. However, they have not undertaken public consultation on this issue.
Submissions are being sought on whether the Australian National Classification Scheme should include an R 18+ classification category for computer games. Submissions can be made by downloading and completing the submission template. Submissions may also be mailed or faxed. The discussion paper and submission template contain the contact details for making a submission.
Submissions are invited by close of business 28 February 2010. Submissions received after the due date may not be considered.