Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2012L02541:body:0:p3
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2012L02541
Segment Type: other
Provision Reference: 
Character Range: 5519–8405

repeated frequently
       * is realistic, rather than stylised
       * encourages interactivity

Interactivity includes the use of incentives and rewards, technical features and competitive intensity. As a general rule:
       * except in material restricted to adults, nudity and sexual activity must not be related to incentives or rewards
       * material that contains drug use and sexual violence related to incentives or rewards is Refused Classification

Impact may be lessened where reference to a classifiable element is verbal rather than visual. For example, a verbal reference to sexual violence is generally of less impact than a visual depiction. Also, some visual impacts have less impact than others: for example, an incidental depiction may have less impact than a direct one.

The classifiable elements

The six classifiable elements in a film are:
         * themes
         * violence
         * sex
         * language
         * drug use
         * nudity

The classification takes account of the context and impact of each of these elements, including their frequency and intensity, and their cumulative effect. It also takes account of the purpose and tone of a sequence, and how material is treated.
The Categories

G  GENERAL

Impact test

The impact of the classifiable elements for material classified G should be very mild only.

Note: The G classification is for a general audience. However, it does not necessarily indicate that children will enjoy the film. Some G films contain themes or story‑lines that do not interest children.

Classifiable elements

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

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

Sexual violence is not permitted.

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

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.

NUDITY
Nudity should be justified by context.

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 viewing 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.

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