Australian R18+ legislature passes Senate

[Brandy Bogard]

http://www.abc.net.au/news/2012-06-19/r18-video-game-rating-passes-senate/4078460

The new law fulfils the Commonwealth's part of a deal with states and territories to include the new rating in the games classification system.

It was passed last night, without amendments, with bipartisan support.

Previously, the highest rating for computer games has been MA15+, meaning overseas adult-only games are usually banned in Australia or given a lower classification, allowing children to obtain them.

The new laws bring computer games in line with the classification system for films and other material, and make Australia more consistent with international standards.

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Provided the states pass complementary legislation, the changes are due to come into effect on January 1.

About damn time.

[Tyrannosaurus Reich]

David Glen Eisley - Sweet Victory Lyrics

yeah yeah i know its cliche but it still works

[Jesuszilla]

I'd normally say, "damn, now that's one less thing I can make fun of them for," but I absolutely HATE censorship so I'm just going to be glad this happened.