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This rating system has been adopted in these regions for the
specified usage:
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
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Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
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HAC Ordinal: |
0 |
Definition
G
:
General (G)
The content is very mild in impact.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
The G classification is suitable for everyone. G products may contain classifiable
elements such as language and themes that are very mild in impact. However, some G-classified
films or computer games may contain content that is not of interest to children.
PG
:
Parental Guidance (PG)
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
15 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
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Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
3 |
Definition
PG
:
Parental Guidance (PG)
The content is mild in impact.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
The impact of PG (Parental Guidance) classified films and computer games should be
no higher than mild, but they may contain content that children find confusing or
upsetting and may require the guidance or parents and guardians. They may, for example,
contain classifiable elements such as language and themes that are mild in impact.
It is not recommended for viewing or playing by persons under 15 without guidance
from parents or guardians.
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
15 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
6 |
Definition
M
:
Mature (M)
The content is moderate in impact.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Films and computer games classified M (Mature) contain content of a moderate impact
and are recommended for teenagers aged 15 years and over. Children under 15 may legally
access this material because it is an advisory category. However, M classified films
and computer games may include classifiable elements such as violence and nudity of
moderate impact that are not recommended for children under 15 years. Parents and
guardians may need to find out more about the film or computer game's specific content,
before deciding whether the material is suitable for their child.
MA15
:
Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
15 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
15 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
15 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
9 |
Definition
MA15
:
Mature Accompanied (MA 15+)
The content is strong in impact.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
MA 15+ classified material contains strong content and is legally restricted to persons
15 years and over. It may contain classifiable elements such as sex scenes and drug
use that are strong in impact. A person may be asked to show proof of their age before
hiring or purchasing an MA 15+ film or computer game. Cinema staff may also request
that the person show proof of their age before allowing them to watch an MA 15+ film.
Children under the age of 15 may not legally watch, buy or hire MA 15+ classified
material unless they are in the company of a parent or adult guardian. Children under
15 who go to the cinema to see an MA 15+ film must be accompanied by a parent or adult
guardian for the duration of the film. The parent or adult guardian must also purchase
the movie ticket for the child. The guardian must be an adult exercising parental
control over the person under 15 years of age. The guardian needs to be 18 years or
older.
R18+
:
Restricted (R 18+)
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
18 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
80 |
Definition
R18+
:
Restricted (R 18+)
The content is high in impact R 18+ material is restricted to adults.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Such material may contain classifiable elements such as sex scenes and drug use that
are high in impact. Some material classified R18+ may be offensive to sections of
the adult community. A person may be asked for proof of their age before purchasing,
hiring or viewing R18+ films and computer games at a retail store or cinema.
CTC
:
Check the Classification (CTC)
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
80 |
Definition
CTC
:
Check the Classification (CTC)
The content has been assessed and approved for advertising unclassified films and
computer games.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Any advertising of unclassified films and games must display the CTC message on posters,
trailers, on the internet, and any other types of advertising. Once the content is
classified, the classification marking should replace the CTC marking on all advertising
material.
X18+
:
Restricted (X 18+)
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
18 |
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
18 |
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
90 |
Definition
X18+
:
Restricted (X 18+)
X 18+ films are restricted to adults.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
This classification is a special and legally restricted category which contains only
sexually explicit content. That is, material which shows actual
sexual intercourse and other sexual activity between consenting adults. X18+ films
are only available for sale or hire in the ACT and the NT.
RC
:
Refused Classification (RC)
Age Restrictions
Min Recommend Age: |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Supervised): |
N.A.
|
Min Allowed Age (Unsupervised): |
N.A.
|
Attributes
HAC Usage: |
Y
|
HAC Ordinal: |
100 |
Definition
RC
:
Refused Classification (RC)
Refused Classification (RC) is a classification category.
Reasons and Content Descriptors
Explanation
Material that is Refused Classification is commonly referred to as being 'banned'.
Films, computer games and
publications that are classified RC cannot be sold, hired, advertised or legally imported
in Australia. Material that is
classified RC contains content that is very high in impact and falls outside generally
accepted community standards.