The introduction of an R18+ classification for computer games will provide better advice to parents and help prevent children and teenagers from accessing unsuitable material. Once introduced, the new classification will also afford adults the opportunity to view material designed for adults. It is a credit to all jurisdictions that the meeting has now been able to achieve agreement over what is a complex matter in classification policy.
— Australian Minister for Home Affairs, Justice, Privacy & Freedom of Information
Brendan O'Connor in a
federal government press release after New South Wales became the final jurisdiction to give in-principle support to an adult's only rating for video games
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