The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified G should
be very mild only.
NOTE: The G classification is for a general audience. However, it
does not necessarily indicate that children will enjoy the film
or computer game. Some G films and games contain themes, story-lines
or game play that do not interest children.
CLASSIFIABLE ELEMENTS
THEMES
The treatment of themes should have a very low sense
of threat or menace, and be justified by context.
VIOLENCE
Violence should have only a low sense of threat or
menace, and be justified by context. Sexual violence is not
permitted.
SEX
Sexual activity should be very mild and very discreetly
implied, and be justified by context.
LANGUAGE
Coarse language should be very mild and infrequent,
and be justified by context.
DRUG USE
Drug use should be implied only very discreetly, and
be justified by context.
NUDITY
Nudity should be justified by context.
The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified PG
should be no higher than mild.
NOTE: Material classified PG may contain material which some
children find confusing or upsetting, and may require the guidance
of parents or guardians.
It is not recommended for viewing by persons under 15 without guidance
from parents or guardians.
CLASSIFIABLE ELEMENTS
THEMES
The treatment of themes should generally have a low
sense of threat or menace and be justified by context.
VIOLENCE
Violence should be mild and infrequent, and be justified
by context.
Sexual violence is not permitted.
SEX
Sexual activity should be mild and discreetly implied,
and be justified by context.
LANGUAGE
Coarse language should be mild and infrequent, and
be justified by context.
DRUG USE
Drug use should be justified by context.
NUDITY
Nudity should be justified by context.
The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified M
should be no higher than moderate.
NOTE: Material classified M is not recommended for persons
under 15 years of age. There are no legal restrictions on access.
CLASSIFIABLE ELEMENTS
THEMES
The treatment of themes may have a moderate sense of
threat or menace, if justified by context.
VIOLENCE
Moderate violence is permitted, if justified by context.
Sexual violence should be very limited and justified by context.
SEX
Sexual activity should be discreetly implied, if justified
by context.
LANGUAGE
Coarse language may be used. Aggressive or strong coarse
language should be infrequent and justified by context.
DRUG USE
Drug use should be justified by context.
NUDITY
Nudity should be justified by context.
The impact of material classified MA(15+) should be no higher than
strong.
NOTE: Material classified MA(15+) is considered unsuitable for
persons under 15 years of age. It is a legally restricted category.
CLASSIFIABLE ELEMENTS
THEMES
The treatment of strong themes should be justified
by context.
VIOLENCE
Violence should be justified by context. Sexual violence
may be implied, if justified by context.
SEX
Sexual activity may be implied.
LANGUAGE
Strong coarse language may be used.
Aggressive or very strong coarse language should be infrequent.
DRUG USE
Drug use should be justified by context.
NUDITY
Nudity should be justified by context.
The impact of material classified R 18+ should not exceed high.
NOTE: This classification category applies only to films. Material
classified R 18+ is legally restricted to adults. Some material classified
R 18+ may be offensive to sections of the adult community.
CLASSIFIABLE ELEMENTS
THEMES
There are virtually no restrictions on the treatment
of themes.
VIOLENCE
Violence is permitted.
Sexual violence may be implied, if justified by context.
SEX
Sexual activity may be realistically simulated. The
general rule is "simulation, yes - the real thing, no".
LANGUAGE
There are virtually no restrictions on language.
DRUG USE
Drug use is permitted.
NUDITY
Nudity is permitted.
