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Censorship Bill: Consideration of the Western Australian Censorship Bill

Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Intergovernmental Agreements· 28 November 1995general_report

The WA Standing Committee on Uniform Legislation and Intergovernmental Agreements examined the Censorship Bill 1995. The Bill aimed to introduce uniform classification standards for films and computer games across Australia, while allowing WA to maintain its own legislation and the right to scrutinise and amend it. The committee found the legislative structure unique compared to previous uniformity models.

Impact

The Bill impacts the classification of films, computer games, publications, and potentially internet content within Western Australia. It affects consumers, distributors, and the censorship process itself.

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