The lack of an equivalent to a “Mature” rating in Australia is a contentious issue for gamers in the region. While South Australian Attorney General Michael Atkinson’s mind is obviously made up on the matter, the rest of the government is considering taking action and has launched a new site inviting Australians to make arguments for and against an 18+ rating.
“The Australian Government has been discussing the adult classification of computer games with its State and Territory counterparts for some time,” reads the discussion paper. “The Ministers responsible for censorship have considered the issue of an adult classification for computer games on a number of occasions. Before these Ministers consider the matter further, it is timely to consider the views of the community.”
All submissions have to be received by February 28, 2010. We’d encourage all articulate Australian gamers to express their voice in this matter – they might not get another chance to be heard out by their government on this issue.
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April 1, 2010
The campaign for an R18+ rating for games in Australia has taken a major leap forward with Atkinson's resignation, of course, but we're not there yet.I agree that we also need to see the back of Senator Conroy, another narrow-minded technophobe who feels nothing but contempt for the populace he is supposed to represent.
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