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๐Ÿ“œ Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment Bill 2016

Assented toLCBill 1847 April 2016

This Bill amends the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1996 to update references to the Commonwealth Act, clarify display requirements for classification markings and consumer advice, and address conditional cultural exemptions. It also removes redundant sections and includes a transitional provision.

Impact

Businesses involved in the sale, hire, or exhibition of publications, films, and computer games will be affected. The amendments ensure consistency with Commonwealth classification standards and clarify obligations regarding the display of classification markings and consumer advice.

Key Changes

["Updates references to the Commonwealth Act.", "Clarifies requirements for displaying determined markings and consumer advice.", "Addresses conditional cultural exemptions for certain showings.", "Removes redundant sections related to directions from the Director."]

Parliamentary Progress

  1. LC Second Reading MovedLC21 June 2016
  2. LC Third ReadingLC13 Sept 2016
  3. LC Second Reading AgreedLC13 Sept 2016
  4. LA Second Reading MovedLA14 Sept 2016
  5. LA IntroducedLA14 Sept 2016
  6. LA Second Reading AgreedLA9 Nov 2016
  7. LA Third ReadingLA9 Nov 2016
  8. LA Consideration in DetailLA9 Nov 2016
  9. Royal Assent16 Nov 2016
Affected Sectors
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