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|[[Image:OFLC | |[[Image:OFLC E.svg|90px|"E" rating for films]] | ||
|'''E (Exempt from Classification)''' - These films are granted permission to be sold without a proper rating depending on the content of the film. This rating is usually given to documentaries, news and current affairs and exercise shows. Currently there is no predetermined marking for exempt films and computer games [http://www.oflc.gov.au/special.html?n=281&p=193#mark], although it is advised that films and computer games that are exempt may display “This film /computer game is exempt from classification”. | |'''E (Exempt from Classification)''' - These films are granted permission to be sold without a proper rating depending on the content of the film. This rating is usually given to documentaries, news and current affairs and exercise shows. Currently there is no predetermined marking for exempt films and computer games [http://www.oflc.gov.au/special.html?n=281&p=193#mark], although it is advised that films and computer games that are exempt may display “This film /computer game is exempt from classification”. | ||
The content varies depending on the show / film. Any film or computer game which is to be rated E must not exceed the PG rating. | The content varies depending on the show / film. Any film or computer game which is to be rated E must not exceed the PG rating. | ||
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|[[Image:OFLC | |[[Image:OFLC G.svg|90px|"G" rating used for video games]] | ||
|'''G (General)''' – These films and computer games are for general viewing. However, G does ''not conclusively'' mean a children’s film or game because many of these productions contain content that would be of no interest to children. | |'''G (General)''' – These films and computer games are for general viewing. However, G does ''not conclusively'' mean a children’s film or game because many of these productions contain content that would be of no interest to children. | ||
The content is very mild in impact. | The content is very mild in impact. | ||
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|[[Image:OFLC | |[[Image:OFLC PG.svg|90px|"PG" rating used for video games]] | ||
|'''PG (Parental Guidance)''' – These films and computer games contain material that may confuse or upset young children. | |'''PG (Parental Guidance)''' – These films and computer games contain material that may confuse or upset young children. | ||
The content is mild in impact. | The content is mild in impact. | ||
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|[[Image:OFLC | |[[Image:OFLC M.svg|90px|"M" rating used for video games]] | ||
|'''M (Mature)''' – These films and computer games contain material that requires a mature perspective. This was formally M15+. | |'''M (Mature)''' – These films and computer games contain material that requires a mature perspective. This was formally M15+. | ||
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|colspan=2|''Note that the classifications above this point are advisory in nature only -- they are not legally binding. By contrast, the classifications below are legally restricted -- i.e., it is illegal to sell or exhibit materials so classified to a person younger than the respective age limit.'' | |colspan=2|''Note that the classifications above this point are advisory in nature only -- they are not legally binding. By contrast, the classifications below are legally restricted -- i.e., it is illegal to sell or exhibit materials so classified to a person younger than the respective age limit.'' | ||
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|[[Image:OFLC | |[[Image:OFLC MA15.svg|90px|"MA15+" rating used for video games]] | ||
|MA15+ (Mature Accompanied & Restricted)''' – People under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the film - parental permission to see an MA15+ film is not sufficient. | |MA15+ (Mature Accompanied & Restricted)''' – People under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the film - parental permission to see an MA15+ film is not sufficient. | ||
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|colspan=2|''Note: Video games which exceed the impact of what the MA15+ rating allows are refused classification (RC). Games refused classification can be censored and resubmitted by their developers to gain an MA15+ rating.'' | |colspan=2|''Note: Video games which exceed the impact of what the MA15+ rating allows are refused classification (RC). Games refused classification can be censored and resubmitted by their developers to gain an MA15+ rating.'' | ||
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|[[Image:OFLC | |[[Image:OFLC R18.svg|90px|R18+ (Small)]] | ||
|'''R18+ (Restricted)''' – People under 18 cannot see these films or buy or rent them. | |'''R18+ (Restricted)''' – People under 18 cannot see these films or buy or rent them. | ||
The content is high in impact. | The content is high in impact. | ||
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|[[Image:OFLC | |[[Image:OFLC X18.svg|90px|X18+ (Small)]] | ||
|'''X18+ (Pornographic)''' – People under 18 cannot see, buy or rent these videos and DVDs. | |'''X18+ (Pornographic)''' – People under 18 cannot see, buy or rent these videos and DVDs. | ||
