Hon Nick Goiran asks about prosecutions for illegally selling X-rated DVDs under the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1996. The answer confirms prosecutions occurred and provides a breakdown by year and the relevant section of the Act.

AnsweredQoN 3257Legislative Council
Asked
15 February 2011
Portfolio
Police

QuestionView source ↗

I refer to the
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1996
, and ask -
(1) Since the Act was proclaimed, have any offenders been prosecuted for illegally selling X-rated DVD’s?
(2) If yes to (1), -
(a) how many per calendar year; and
(b) under what provisions in the abovementioned Act?

AnswerView source ↗

Answered
21 March 2011
Responded by
Minister for Energy representing the Minister for Police
Response time
34 days
1 - Yes
2(a) - Number of offenders charged by calendar year for illegally selling X rated DVD's:
Year Number of Offenders
2006 0
2007 1
2008 1
2009 1
2010 0
2(b) Offenders were charged under Section 73 of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Enforcement Act 1996
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