📜 Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Amendment Bill 2012
Assented toLCBill 30619 September 2012
This Bill amends the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1996 to introduce an R18+ classification for computer games in Western Australia, adding restrictions on sale, demonstration, and advertising.
Impact
Retailers, parents, and minors are affected by the new restrictions on R18+ computer games. It aims to protect minors from inappropriate content and aligns WA with a national classification scheme.
Key Changes
["Introduces R18+ classification for computer games.", "Restricts the sale and supply of R18+ games to minors (except by parents/guardians).", "Regulates the demonstration of R18+ games in public and in the presence of minors."]
Parliamentary Progress
- LC Second Reading MovedLC6 Nov 2012
- LC Third ReadingLC13 Nov 2012
- LC AmendedLC13 Nov 2012
- LC Second Reading AgreedLC13 Nov 2012
- LA Second Reading MovedLA14 Nov 2012
- LA IntroducedLA14 Nov 2012
- LA Third ReadingLA15 Nov 2012
- LA Second Reading AgreedLA15 Nov 2012
- LA Consideration in DetailLA15 Nov 2012
- Royal Assent29 Nov 2012
Affected Sectors
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