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CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995 - List of Sections
Section
Compilation Information
Long Title
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 1Preliminary
1.
Short title [ see Note 1]
2.
Commencement [ see Note 1]
3.
Purpose
4.
Powers and functions under State or Territory laws
5.
Definitions
5A.
Meaning of computer game
5B.
Exempt films and exempt computer games
6.
Amendments of the Code
6A.
Application of the Criminal Code
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 2Classification
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 1Preliminary
7.
Types of classifications
8.
Markings for classifications
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 2Classification of publications, films and computer games
9.
Classification in accordance with the Code
10.
Classifications in writing etc.
11.
Matters to be considered in classification
12.
Classification guidelines
13.
Applications for classification of publications
13A.
Conditions of certain classifications for publications
14.
Applications for classification of films
15.
Discretion of Board
16.
Board may decline to deal with application if more than one work involved
17.
Applications for classification of computer games
18.
Considered form of publication, film or computer game to be final
19.
Screening of films and demonstration of computer games before classification
20.
Board to decide consumer advice for publications, films and computer games
21.
Declassification of classified films or computer games that are modified
21A.
Revocation of classification of films or computer games that are found to contain contentious material
22.
Classification of publications, films or computer games containing advertisements
22A.
Applications for classification for enforcement purposes
22B.
Classification of a publication, film or computer game that may be the same as or similar to a classified item
22C.
Validation of Board decisions etc. on applications by law enforcement agencies
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 3Submittable publications
23.
Calling in submittable publications for classification
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 3ACalling in films
23A.
Calling in films for classification
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 4Calling in computer games
24.
Calling in computer games for classification
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 5Notice of decisions
25.
Classification certificates
26.
Notice of decisions
27.
Applications for information
28.
When decisions take effect
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 6Certificates for exempt films or computer games
28A.
Application for certificate
28B.
Granting certificates
28C.
Revocation of certificate
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 3Approval of advertisements
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 1Approval of general advertisements
29.
Approval of advertisements
30.
Calling in advertisements
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 2Advertising for unclassified films
31.
Definitions
32.
Certificates of exemption
33.
Granting of certificates of exemption
34.
Board may refuse certificate
35.
Conditions of exemptions
36.
Revocation of exemptions
37.
Review of decision not to grant exemption
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 4Reclassification
38.
Limit on reclassification
39.
Reclassification etc. after 2 years
40.
Notice of intention to reclassify etc.
41.
Consideration of submissions
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 5Review of decisions
42.
The persons who may apply for review
42A.
Review Board may refuse to deal with certain applications
43.
Applications for review
44.
Dealing with applications
44A.
Obtaining copies for review
44B.
Validation of Review Board decisions etc. in relation to decisions on applications by law enforcement agencies
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 6The Classification Board
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 1Establishment of the Board
45.
Establishment of Classification Board
46.
Constitution of Board
47.
Maximum number of members
48.
Appointment of members
49.
Full-time and part-time appointments
50.
Temporary members
51.
Terms and conditions of appointment
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 2Responsibilities and powers of the Director
52.
Responsibilities and powers of the Director
53.
Powers of Director under State/Territory laws
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 3Staff
54.
Staff
55.
Consultants
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 4Procedure of the Board
56.
Board to regulate its procedure
57.
Decisions of the Board
58.
Procedures that apply to meetings of the Board
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 5Administrative provisions
59.
Delegations
60.
Remuneration and allowances
61.
Leave of absence
62.
Outside employment
63.
Resignation
64.
Disclosure of interests
65.
Termination of appointment
66.
Acting appointments
67.
Annual report
68.
Proper accounts and records to be kept
69.
Audit
70.
Access to accounts and records
71.
Proceedings arising out of administration of Board or Review Board
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 7The Review Board
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 1Establishment of the Review Board
72.
Establishment of Classification Review Board
73.
Constitution of Review Board
74.
Appointment of members of the Review Board
75.
Members of the Review Board to be part-time
76.
Terms and conditions of appointment
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 2Responsibilities and powers of the Convenor
77.
Responsibilities and powers of the Convenor
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 3Procedure of the Review Board
78.
Constitution of Review Board for the purpose of its functions
79.
Decisions of the Review Board
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Division 4Administrative provisions
80.
Remuneration and allowances
81.
Resignation
82.
Disclosure of interests
83.
Termination of appointment
84.
Acting appointments
85.
Annual report
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 8Miscellaneous
86.
Review by AAT
87.
Evidentiary certificates
87A.
Board to make decisions within a specified time
88.
Additional functions of Board
89.
Service of notices
90.
Payments to the States and Territories
91.
Waiver of fees
91A.
Commonwealth not liable to pay a fee
91B.
Cancellation of exemptions from fees
91C.
Debts due to the Commonwealth
92.
Act not to apply to broadcasting services under Broadcasting Services Act
93.
Regulations
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Part 9Transitional provisions and repeals
94.
Definitions
95.
Members of the Board and Review Board
96.
Decisions of former Board and former Review Board
97.
Pending applications
97A.
Reclassification
98.
Repeals
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Notes to the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995
Table of Amendments
Table A
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