Current changes to classification law
Fee Waiver Principles
Section 91 of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (the Act) provides for the waiver of fees payable under the Act to the Classification Board, the Director of the Board, the Classification Review Board and the Convenor of the Review Board. Under subsection 91(1B) the payment of fees may only be waived in accordance with written principles determined by the Minister, in consultation with participating Ministers.
The purpose of the Classification (Waiver of Fees) Principles 2008 is to replace the Classification (Waiver of Fees) Principles 2000 which did not apply to the Convenor. For the most part, except as to give effect to the Convenor’s new power, the new Principles do not depart from the substance of the old Principles. However, changes have been made to the structure and drafting to improve clarity and usability. The new Principles commenced on 8 May 2008.
Assessments and Advertising
- Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Assessments and Advertising) Bill 2008
- Overview of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Assessments and Advertising) Bill 2008 – Word 74KB
- Overview of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Assessments and Advertising) Bill 2008 – PDF 40KB
Northern Territory National Emergency Response
- Fact Sheet – Northern Territory Emergency Response – Pornography Bans and Penalties - Word 398KB
Fact Sheet – Northern Territory Emergency Response – Pornography Bans and Penalties - PDF 106KB - Questions and Answers – Northern Territory Emergency Response – Bans on Pornography - Word 767KB
Questions and Answers – Northern Territory Emergency Response – Bans on Pornography - PDF 239KB
Lists and maps of communities and town camps in prescribed areas are available at http://www.facsia.gov.au/nter/legis_areas.htm
An amendment Bill, the Families, Housing, Community Services and Indigenous Affairs and Other Legislation Amendment (Emergency Response Consolidation) Bill 2008, is currently before Parliament