In the previous post, we announced that the majority of submissions to the Discussion Paper were in favour of an R18+ rating for games. (The figure has since risen to over 16,000 thanks to EB Games.) The consultation ends on Sunday. Before the deadline comes and goes, GameSpot has asked for the opinion of each Attorney-General whether or not they support an R18+ game rating, with only one A-G standing up and saying that he supports the R18+ rating: The Australian Capital Territory’s Simon Corbell:

“The ACT Government supports the introduction of an R18+ classification for video games, similar to that of films and television. This position has been conveyed at meetings of commonwealth, state, and territory ministers on a number of occasions. There is general support in Australia for an R18+ classification, and the ACT would encourage anyone with an interest in this issue to have their say by making a submission to the discussion paper. I expect that the support that exists for film and television classifications translates into [support for] classifications for computer and video games. The ACT Government is supportive of introducing an R18+ rating for video and computer games and will take into account the views of consumers through the consultation process.”

The others, including Victoria’s Rob Hulls, remain tight-lipped about their stance, while the Northern Territory’s Delia Lawrie declined to comment.

This does not mean they will oppose the R18+ rating. The Discussion Paper is proof that they are willing to listen to the majority of people who want to see a change in video game classification; and with a majority of submissions in favour of the rating, there is a good chance that change might be on the way.

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2 Comments on Only one A-G in favour of R18+ Rating; Others remain silent

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   Iain says:

   Hopefully “all” A-G’s listen to the people they were elected to serve.

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   Jack Parker says:

   this sint fair we should get the rating like every opther country. adults like games to and should get to have more vilence or what ever else they have.
   wouldnt you rather your country to obay the law insted of purchesing them overseas ILLEGALY..
   you wonder why so many people start riots and cause fights and so on its because you don’t listen to what they have to say and support their veiws i mean yea theres rediculous things like legalising weed or somthign stupid liek that this r18+ classification is a small thing its harmless its just like a movie i eman if u dont want the rating for games why have it for movies its stupid bringing this classification into australia would do some good. PLEASE PLEASE listen to your country and give the GAMERS WHAT WE WANT