Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01424:schedule:1:p4
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01424
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 4/8)
Character Range: 9804–12636

should have only a low sense of threat or menace, and be justified by context.

Sexual violence, implied or otherwise, is not permitted.

SEX
Sexual activity should be very mild and very discreetly implied, and be justified by context.

Sexual activity must not be related to incentives or rewards.

LANGUAGE
Coarse language should be very mild and infrequent, and be justified by context.

DRUG USE
Drug use should be implied only very discreetly, and be justified by context.

Drug use related to incentives or rewards is not permitted.

Interactive illicit or proscribed drug use is not permitted.

NUDITY
Nudity should be infrequent and justified by context.

Nudity must not be related to incentives or rewards.

Note: Some of the terms used in this category are defined in the List of Terms at the end of these Guidelines.

PG  PARENTAL GUIDANCE

Impact test

The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified PG should be no higher than mild.

Note: Material classified PG may contain material which some children find confusing or upsetting, and may require the guidance of parents or guardians.  It is not recommended for playing by persons under 15 without guidance from parents or guardians.

Classifiable elements

THEMES
The treatment of themes should generally have a low sense of threat or menace and be justified by context.

In-game purchases linked to elements of chance and simulated gambling are not permitted.

VIOLENCE
Violence should be mild and infrequent, and be justified by context.

Sexual violence, implied or otherwise, is not permitted.

SEX
Sexual activity should be mild and discreetly implied, and be justified by context.

Sexual activity must not be related to incentives or rewards.

LANGUAGE
Coarse language should be mild and infrequent, and be justified by context.

DRUG USE
Drug use should be infrequent and justified by context.

Drug use related to incentives or rewards is not permitted.

Interactive illicit or proscribed drug use is not permitted.

NUDITY
Nudity should be infrequent and justified by context.

Nudity must not be related to incentives or rewards.

Note: Some of the terms used in this category are defined in the List of Terms at the end of these Guidelines.

M  MATURE

Impact test

The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified M should be no higher than moderate.

Note: Material classified M is not recommended for persons under 15 years of age.  There are no legal restrictions on access.

Classifiable elements

THEMES
The treatment of themes may have a moderate sense of threat or menace, if justified by context.

In-game purchases linked to elements of chance are permitted.

Simulated gambling is not permitted.

VIOLENCE
Moderate violence is permitted, if justified by context.

Sexual violence, implied or otherwise,