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The new law fulfils the Commonwealth's part of a deal with states and territories to include the new rating in the games classification system.It was passed last night, without amendments, with bipartisan support.Previously, the highest rating for computer games has been MA15+, meaning overseas adult-only games are usually banned in Australia or given a lower classification, allowing children to obtain them.The new laws bring computer games in line with the classification system for films and other material, and make Australia more consistent with international standards.
That is some good new.Although one must ask how effective the enforcement of such a rating system will be. I have found that many stores don't really bother to enforce age restriction when selling games to children.
Quote from: Sylvana on June 20, 2012, 06:34:27 amThat is some good new.Although one must ask how effective the enforcement of such a rating system will be. I have found that many stores don't really bother to enforce age restriction when selling games to children. I think what we are supposed to take from this is not anything about enforcement, but that all those games that used to get banned in Australia, period.
Quote from: N. De Plume on June 20, 2012, 07:43:30 amQuote from: Sylvana on June 20, 2012, 06:34:27 amThat is some good new.Although one must ask how effective the enforcement of such a rating system will be. I have found that many stores don't really bother to enforce age restriction when selling games to children. I think what we are supposed to take from this is not anything about enforcement, but that all those games that used to get banned in Australia, period.States still need to pass legislation to bring this into actual effect. I'm betting that at least one of the states won't change theirs, screwing this whole thing up for everyone.