Review of the National Classification Scheme: achieving the right balance

23 June 2011

© Commonwealth of Australia 2011
ISBN 978-1-74229-457-5

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MEMBERS OF THE COMMITTEE	(PDF 9KB)
EXECUTIVE SUMMARY	(PDF 12KB)
ABBREVIATIONS	(PDF 8KB)
RECOMMENDATIONS	(PDF 34KB)
CHAPTER 1 - Introduction	(PDF 45KB)
Referral of the inquiry Context of the inquiry Other current inquiries Conduct of the inquiry Structure of the report Acknowledgement Note on references
CHAPTER 2 - History of censorship and classification in Australia	(PDF 39KB)
Historical background
CHAPTER 3 - National Classification Scheme	(PDF 93KB)
National Classification Scheme State and territory classification procedures
CHAPTER 4 - Serial classification declarations and display of Restricted publications	(PDF 87KB)
Introduction Serial classification declarations Display of Restricted publications
CHAPTER 5 - Restricted films	(PDF 94KB)
Introduction Classification of Restricted films
CHAPTER 6 - Enforcement of the classification system and interaction of the National Classification Scheme with Customs regulations	(PDF 101KB)
'Call-in' notices Referrals to state/territory agencies and follow-up of referrals Classification Liaison Scheme Interaction between the National Classification Scheme and Customs regulations
CHAPTER 7 - Artworks, film festivals and 'advocating terrorism'	(PDF 102KB)
Classification of artworks Exemptions for film classification 'Advocating terrorism'
CHAPTER 8 - Convergence of media in a digital age	(PDF 88KB)
Interaction between the National Classification Scheme and new media
CHAPTER 9 - Television, radio and recorded music	(PDF 127KB)
Effectiveness of self-regulation Complaints-based systems Television Recorded music
CHAPTER 10 - Self-regulation of the advertising industry	(PDF 162KB)
Regulation of advertising Effectiveness of self-regulation of outdoor advertising Bringing billboards within the scope of the National Classification Scheme
CHAPTER 11 - Sexualisation of children and objectification of women in the media	(PDF 96KB)
Previous Senate inquiry Addressing sexualisation of children and objectification of women Is enough being done to prevent the sexualisation of children and the objectification of women in all media?
CHAPTER 12 - Committee view and recommendations	(PDF 93KB)
Flaws in the National Classification Scheme Reforming principles Other reforms: application of the National Classification Scheme to artworks and an exemption for cultural institutions Towards a truly national scheme Platform neutrality: expanding the National Classification Scheme
DISSENTING REPORT BY GOVERNMENT SENATORS	(PDF 7KB)
APPENDIX 1 - SUBMISSIONS RECEIVED	(PDF 10KB)
APPENDIX 2 - WITNESSES WHO APPEARED BEFORE THE COMMITTEE	(PDF 10KB)
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Senate Legal and Constitutional Committees
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Parliament House
Canberra ACT 2600
Australia

Phone:	+61 2 6277 3560
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Email:	legcon.sen@aph.gov.au