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Michael Atkinson explains R18+ game block, not the only A-G opposed

In an exclusive letter to GameSpot UK explaining why he won’t permit R18+ games, SA A-G Michael Atkinson claims he is not the only Australian censorship minister opposed to introducing an adults only classification: I don’t support the introduction of an R18+ rating for electronic games, chiefly because it will greatly increase the risk of...

Michael Atkinson responds: R18+ games, bad parents and protecting children

South Australian Attorney-General Michael Atkinson is what most people consider a dickhead (and that’s by folks who vote for him). Gamers and anyone opposed to censorship aren’t so kind. They know he’s been blocking an R18+ classification for video games for years. Why? Atkinson swears blue children will be harmed by the introduction of an...

How are games rated in Australia

Australia’s Censorship Ministers are gathering today for their first SCAG meeting of 2008 to discuss amongst other issues, whether Australia needs an R18+ rating for games. Of course, SA Attorney-General Michael Atkinson already stated he will veto the proposal. So if you’re having trouble understanding the way our censorship system works and how one man...