R18+ games rating in 2011 - O'Connor

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Brendan O’Connor, Minister for Home Affairs, says that an R18+ rating for video games will be introduced in Australia in a matter of months.

Speaking to GameSpot, O’Connor said the new rating will be implemented pending that NSW agrees to the amendments, which it is expected to do.

In the event that Greg Smith, of NSW, does not agree with the overhauled classification system, a spokesperson for O'Connor said that the federal government is willing to override the state. If that were to happen, NSW would be the only state not able to sell R18+ games.

The debate will continue to linger; however, an R18+ rating before the end of the year is finally a strong possibility.

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BBking

Horray!

22/07/2011

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W84NO1

Yay!!! :D

22/07/2011

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Lekkers

**** yes

22/07/2011

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spidey81

when is the final decision? I don't want to get too excited just yet

22/07/2011

Geelong

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Marge

i believe the meeting was today so we should expect Greg Smith's response pretty soon.

22/07/2011

Your Mother's Closet

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SupaTurtle

Oh this is definitely some good positive news!

22/07/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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Ben

Everyone besides Smith agreed in principle. Nothing in ink yet though.

22/07/2011

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Cpt_Kaos

Not sure if you can access another region's Marketplace on the 360 but I've imported Mortal Kombat for PS3 and created a UK account to redeem the online code.

Best thing about the PS3 is once you've done it you can use any gamertag installed on the PS3's HDD regardless of the region attached to it. :)

So activated it and use my main gamertag which is Aussie.

Anyone Know if this possible on 360 if it is I'll import it for a mate who only has a 360.

22/07/2011

Earth

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stonecold

I'll believe it when I see it

22/07/2011

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Beta

I'll believe it when I see it.

22/07/2011

Le Melbourne

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Vile

.it see I when it believe i'll

22/07/2011

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Heller

This makes me so happy. Not going to lie this is an epic win for Australia.

22/07/2011

Melbourne, Victoria

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RSOP

you know what...JIZZ IN MY PANTS

22/07/2011

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byrnezy

Until I see copys on the shelf I aint believing shit!! R18+ games rating in 2011 - OConnor

22/07/2011

RADelaide South Australia

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Dicky

I heard this wouldn't be happening in 2011? Hope it does, for you guys. Wouldn't put up with that shit to be honest...

22/07/2011

Sesame Street

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BBking

Why is there so much pessimism towards things happening? At least it's a topic polies are dicussing... :S

It's just the way it happens.

Maybe I just don't have a bowl of dissatisfaction for breakfast everyday. XD

22/07/2011

Sydney, NSW. Hills District

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W84NO1

Ben said: Everyone besides Smith agreed in principle. Nothing in ink yet though.

Once i see it in ink then i'll be happy.

Even more so if they bring back afew of the games we missed out on bcoz of it.

22/07/2011

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Undertoe81

SO YOUR TELLING SOON I WILL BE ABLE TO VIRTUALLY HAVE SEX WITH PEOPLE I HAVE JUST KILLED IN GAME. CHOICE. =)

22/07/2011

Melbourne, PS3, Wii, 50" pana. DSi, PC.

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winhhh

Boner achieved.

22/07/2011

Brisbane, Queensland

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mikerulz8

Uhhh sooo much win!!!

22/07/2011

To live is the rarest thing in the world. Most people exist, that is all

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capt_oats

Greg Smith better say yes. :@

22/07/2011

Σίδνεϊ, Αυστραλία.

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BarraCuda

Here is an update for you.....

States agree on R18+ game rating

ALL states and territories except New South Wales have agreed to introduce an R18+ adult category for computer games.

The agreement came on Friday at a meeting in Adelaide between state and territory attorneys-general and federal Justice Minister Brendan O'Connor.

Those backing the plan said it would help prevent teenagers and children accessing unsuitable material.

NSW abstained from endorsing the agreement but will consider the proposal.

The plan will allow for some games that now sell with an MA15+ rating to be reclassified as R18+ and only available to adults.

While it endorsed the plan, South Australia will move to abolish the MA15+ category altogether, moving all such games into the R18+ category.

Gamers have spent years lobbying for an adults-only rating, while a national survey of more than 2200 people last year found 80 per cent support for the idea.

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Mr O'Connor said the new classification would finally see Australia catch up with the rest of the world.

"We've had a situation where too many games have been in the MA category," he said.

"Once introduced, the new classification will also afford adults the opportunity to view material designed for adults."

NSW Attorney-General Greg Smith said NSW would consider the agreement and several amendments included in the draft proposal.

He said he did not think it would take long for NSW to declare its position.

"We take reasonable approaches to most things," he said. "I'm sure there will be a reasonable compromise established so that the nation will move forward.

"I'm particularly pleased that unsuitable MA15+ videos are likely to be removed and reclassified as R18+."

"Some of them are undesirable for young people."

South Australian Attorney-General John Rau said he was comfortable with his state's decision to go it alone and scrap the MA15+ category.

He said it just meant that video games coming into South Australia and classified MA15+ would have another sticker placed on them, declaring them R18+ material.

"I'm entirely relaxed with these decisions. I support the classifications," he said.

"All the games that are accessible in other states will be available here."

Read more: www.news.com.au/...

22/07/2011

Melbourne

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PS3K

Awesome. =D

22/07/2011

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PS3sR2Dear

Yeah, we'll Believe it when we see it, till then the $ goes OS.

22/07/2011

Australia - In my TARDIS.

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stRay0

Finally. :'(

22/07/2011

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maxiboy

**** YEAH [Rage]

HALLELUJAH

FINALLY AFTER ALL THESE YEARS OF LOBBYING

22/07/2011

Sydney, NSW

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winga26

stRay0 said: Finally.

This!

22/07/2011

GET YOUR BLOOD PUMPING - GO SWANS!

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TheDarkBJ

winga26 said:

stRay0 said: Finally.

This!

That.

So, what will happen to games that were banned previously? Will MK9 be sold in stores now?

22/07/2011

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maxiboy

TheDarkBJ said:So, what will happen to games that were banned previously? Will MK9 be sold in stores now?

I don't know if its changed, but the last proposal I read, games previously classified as RC in the past will not be classified again

22/07/2011

Sydney, NSW

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reags

Hopefully it'll happen soon, but with our current messed up Aussie politics and government, I'll believe it when I see it (2012 likely).

22/07/2011

Outside your wiindow, behind those trees...

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Sphynx360

games previously RC'd will have to be resubmitted for classification once everything is in place. So if this happens and MK doesn't magically appear on the shelf @ EB, it's not the gov't's fault, blame the publisher.

24/07/2011

Waterford, QLD

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Cookman69

I really hope this does happen soon, and this is the most positive indication ive read so far.

also the Minister for home affairs guy shares my first name spelled exactly.

Im going to take that as a good omen. :D

24/07/2011

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