R18+ Games classification delayed again

It's good to see representatives from religious groups there. This will ensure logic and forward thinking will prevail.

Things a looking abysmal for the future of the human race with this sort of influence. Deeply saddening that any member of authority deemed it appropriate that religious representatives even be there.

Absolute fucking blood clots.

Well obviously in any discussion you need to have fair and balanced discussion from relevant groups who have an interest in the outcome. This is why they have people with a vested interest in having the R18+ restriction lifted (videogame producers), Professors (relevant experts), and two people who have invisible friends who tell them what to do.

They get included because they are the only ones who can effectively judge what is best for everyone who doesn't have invisible friends who tell them what to do. It's worth noting that their invisible friends are also talking to most of the politicians who run the country. I'm not certain if it's exactly the same invisible friend, or if they all have individual invisible friends.

I like you more and more everyday Harb.

*tips hat*

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Atkinson v2:

A source, who was present for part of the meeting, said that South Australian Attorney-General John Rau and his West Australian counterpart, Christian Porter, appeared unsympathetic to presentations by video game lobby groups.

I've listened to Rau on several occasions in radio interviews and that statement is incorrect.

Originally Posted by ResLo

I've listened to Rau on several occasions in radio interviews and that statement is incorrect.

...because politicians are always truthful and honest when dealing with the public.

If we applied that sentiment to all politicians we'd have to ban all threads on anything they did or did not say....... we'll then all have to go back to posting about gaming, cant have that now can we !

South Australian Attorney General wants to remove MA15+ games rating | Joystiq

Why do I imagine the vote going like this:


Vote to remove the MA15+ rating, unanimous, passed.

Vote to instate the R18+ rating for games, oh snap, changed my mind, Invisible friend told me to.

That guy has the worst logic ever. 18+ is a-OK but fuck, what does 15+ mean??!?

What do we care as long as we get a R18+ class ??

I cant see it getting up, however as a parent I find it to be an interesting proposal. It warrants some discussion but ultimately I cant see any reason to differ from Cinema classifications.

Exactly - Cinema classifications have had both for a fair while now and they still see there to be room for both.

So apparently SA has scrapped the MA15+ rating, effectively making all MA15+ games R18+, and essentially at the same time, NSW AG has refused to vote on the R18+ issue.

Originally Posted by Bastards

We’re not going down a definitive route.

More work needs to be done on this issue. We want to wait to see the results of the ALRC [Australian Law Reform Commission] classification review.

which isn't due till at least early 2012.

South Australia to scrap MA15+ games rating ? GamePron

Australian R18+ rating unlikely – NSW will not vote ? GamePron

I think SA is just using this a way to force action on the issue.

I agree with morge, lets see what happens on Friday.