Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Classification Tools and Other Measures) Bill 2014

Type
Government
Portfolio
Attorney-General
Originating house
House of Representatives
Status
Act
Parliament no
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Summary

Amends the: Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 to: enable certain content (including online and mobile device content) to be classified using classification tools; enable the secretary (or their delegate) to notify law enforcement authorities about certain content without first having the content classified; establish additional exempt film categories for certain films covering natural history and the social sciences; provide that publishers will no longer be able to apply for exemption certificates for unclassified films or computer games; provide for exemptions for unclassified content to be screened at festivals, special events and by cultural institutions; remove the need to have classified content reclassified when certain modifications are made to the content; enable the minister to determine display and consumer advice requirements for classified content; and make technical amendments; and Broadcasting Services Act 1992 to make consequential amendments.

Progress

House of Representatives
Introduced and read a first time 19 Mar 2014
Second reading moved 19 Mar 2014
Second reading debate 25 Mar 2014
Second reading agreed to 25 Mar 2014
Third reading agreed to 25 Mar 2014
Senate
Introduced and read a first time 26 Mar 2014
Second reading moved 26 Mar 2014
Second reading debate 28 Aug 2014
Second reading agreed to 28 Aug 2014
Third reading agreed to 28 Aug 2014
Finally passed both Houses 28 Aug 2014
Assent
  • Act no.: 99
  • Year: 2014
11 Sep 2014

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Text of bill

Explanatory memoranda

Proposed amendments

No proposed amendments have been circulated.

Schedules of amendments

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Text of bill

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  • Third reading: Prepared if the bill is amended by the house in which it was introduced. This version of the bill is then considered by the second house.
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Explanatory memoranda

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  • Supplementary explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and explains amendments proposed by the government to the bill.
  • Revised explanatory memorandum: Accompanies and explains the amended version (third reading) of the bill. It supersedes the explanatory memorandum.

Proposed amendments

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Schedules of amendments

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