Archangel Tyrael Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 New legislation will align videogame classifications with film and TV. After an exhaustive ten-year political struggle, Australia has passed a new bill that brings an end to its controversial ban on 18-rated video games. The bill, first introduced into Federal Parliament back in February, has been passed through the House of Representatives and the Senate without amendment. Australia's game classification ratings will now be aligned with existing categories for films and television shows. The 18+ rating allows the games industry to flood its blockbuster games into the country. Home Affairs minister Jason Clare said "these are important reforms over 10 years in the making". http://www.computerandvideogames.com/354159/breakthrough-as-australia-ends-ban-on-r18-games/ 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nitsua Asuka Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I never knew this was going on but I'm glad the situation has been sorted out, banning games because of the age rating is silly in my opinion kids are not the only ones that play video games 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Elite Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 I found the whole 18+ situation in Australia pathetic; what harm is there in games like that? Like if you agree. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Azaxx Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Finally we actually got common sense and lifted this stupid ban. Yay for australia 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jerbuta Posted June 18, 2012 Report Share Posted June 18, 2012 Yay! I can finally play with Aussie pals! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GruntNoober Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 What a stupid ban in the first place. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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