[PIGMI] R18 Classification Review

Tue Dec 7 18:40:55 PST 2010

Hi Cameron,

Do you have links to the polls for WA? I will write something up and send it to
him and also forward to this list so that people can use my email as a template
for their own.

I promise I won't mention laser pointers or magic markers.

Cheers,

Chris.

On Wed, Dec 08, 2010 at 09:59:00AM +0800, Cameron Royal wrote:
> Friend of mine in the government said we have a unique opportunity right now
> to affect the outcome of this Attorney General meeting on Friday. Out of all
> the states WA and Victorian AGs are most likely to oppose the R18
> classification as they are backed by conservative governments. That is
> unless we change their mind - he suggested everyone write an email to him
> today / tomorrow showing your support for the new classification. The
> argument of supporting public opinion is an easy one to fall back onto and
> from the survey results, WA was most in favour.
> 
> We need to remind him of that.
> 
> 
> Honourable Christian Porter BA(Hons) BEc LLB(UWA) MSc(Dist) LSE MLA
> 
> *Attorney General; Minister for Corrective Services*
>  <http://www.premier.wa.gov.au/MINISTERS/CHRISTIAN-PORTER>
> 
> Address: 29th Floor, Allendale Square, 77 St Georges Terrace, PERTH WA 6000
> Telephone: (08) 9220 5050
> Fax: (08) 9221 4665
> e-Mail: Minister.Porter at dpc.wa.gov.au
> Internet: www.premier.wa.gov.au/Ministers/Christian-Porter
> 
> -
> Cam
> 
> 
> 
> On Mon, Dec 6, 2010 at 12:37 PM, Wesley Lamont <pigmi at raez.net> wrote:
> 
> > Great News,
> >
> > So we are getting closer. I can't believe it will get stopped but there are
> > the mighty powers of paranoia and fear of change at play I'm sure.
> >
> > Wesley Lamont
> >
> >
> > On 06/12/2010, at 10:18 AM, Cameron Royal wrote:
> >
> > > New press release yesterday.
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > >
> > > UNCLASSIFIED
> > >
> > >
> > > THE HON BRENDAN O’CONNOR MP
> > > MINISTER FOR HOME AFFAIRS AND JUSTICE
> > >
> > >
> > > MEDIA RELEASE
> > >
> > >
> > > Sunday, 5 December 2010
> > >
> > > An adult-only computer game classification to help protect our kids
> > >
> > > Minister for Home Affairs and Justice Brendan O’Connor today announced
> > that the Gillard Government will advocate for the introduction of an adult
> > only classification for video games.
> > >
> > > “We want to provide better guidance for parents and remove unsuitable
> > material from children and teenagers. The introduction of an R18+
> > classification will help achieve that.”
> > >
> > > The announcement comes ahead of Friday’s Standing Committee of
> > Attorneys-General meeting, where Classification Ministers will be asked to
> > make a decision on the issue.
> > >
> > > “We believe that this is the right decision for Australian families and
> > the right decision for parents who want to be able to make informed choices
> > about the games their children play.”
> > >
> > > “Children and teenagers shouldn’t be exposed to the gratuitous sex,
> > violence and adult themes that are contained in some computer games,” Mr
> > O’Connor said.
> > >
> > > “There are dozens of games that are currently classified as MA15+ in
> > Australia, but in other countries these gaming titles are restricted to
> > adults only.
> > >
> > > “If the new category is introduced, it could result in computer games
> > that are currently classified MA15+ being reclassified R18+, providing a new
> > level of protection for children.”
> > >
> > > “Games that are currently refused classification and do not meet the
> > standard required for R18+ classification will remain in the refused
> > classification category.”
> > >
> > > The argument for a new adult classification is backed by research, some
> > of which has been released in recent weeks. (For details visit
> > www.ag.gov.au/gamesclassification).
> > >
> > > The latest available data is a Galaxy survey, requested by the Standing
> > Committee of Attorneys- General in May to assist Ministers in their decision
> > making.
> > >
> > > The national telephone survey shows that 80% of the 2,226 people
> > contacted said they support the introduction of an R18+ classification for
> > games.
> > >
> > > “This survey also reflects the community feedback that I and many members
> > of the Gillard Government have received from our constituents in recent
> > years,” he said.
> > >
> > > The national survey found that, of those surveyed:
> > >       • 91% said that adults would know that a game classified R18+ is
> > clearly unsuitable for children
> > >       • 81% aged over 50 agreed that there should be an R 18+
> > classification for computer games
> > >       • 76% of households with children aged under 18 thought that there
> > should be an R18+ classification for computer games.
> > >
> > > Support was strong across all States and Territories:
> > >       • Western Australia - 84%
> > >       • Victoria - 82%
> > >       • Tasmania - 82%
> > >       • South Australia - 81%
> > >       • Northern Territory - 81%
> > >       • Queensland - 80%
> > >       • New South Wales - 77%
> > >       • Australian Capital Territory - 77%
> > >
> > > The survey results build on the recent public consultation, where 98% of
> > about 57,000 people supported the introduction of an adult classification.
> > >
> > > Australia’s most restrictive classification for video games is currently
> > MA15+. Games that do not satisfy this category are refused classification
> > and cannot be brought into Australia.
> > >
> > > An R18+ classification for computer games can only be introduced with the
> > agreement of all Commonwealth, State and Territory Ministers.
> > >
> > > <101205 R18+ National Telephone Poll.pdf><101205 R18+
> > survey.pdf>_______________________________________________
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