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section 8.2, the international broadcasting licensee that proposes to broadcast it should also assess whether the film is suitable for the major component of the international audience.

       (2) The assessment should be completed before the film is broadcast.

       (3) If the film would be classified M or MA under the classification system, the film is not suitable for the major component of the international audience if that audience is likely to include a significant number of children.

       (4) If the film is not suitable for the major component of the international audience, the licensee should make every reasonable effort to modify the film to make it suitable.

      8.4 Markings and warnings for television films

       (1) If a film or a drama program may be broadcast in accordance with section 8.2, the international broadcasting licensee should, as part of the broadcast:
          (a) display each marking that is required under the classification system; and
          (b) make each warning or statement that is required under the system.

      Note   See section 8 of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995.

       (2) The marking, warning or statement should be shown or made in the way that is required under the classification system.

      8.5 Advice on unclassified matter on television

       (1) This section applies to matter (other than a film that may be broadcast in accordance with section 8.2) if:
          (a) the matter is likely to seriously offend or distress a substantial component of the international audience; and
          (b) the broadcast of the matter is in the public interest; and
          (c) sections 5.6 and 5.7 do not apply.

      Note   Sections 5.6 and 5.7 deal with certain matters in news and current affairs.

       (2) Before the matter is broadcast:
          (a) the audience should be warned about the nature of the matter; and
          (b) the warning should give a member of the audience a reasonable opportunity to avoid seeing or hearing the matter before it is broadcast; and
          (c) the warning should not include anything that is likely to seriously offend or distress a substantial component of the international audience; and
          (d) the warning should be broadcast in an audio or visual format that is presented at a time, and in a manner, that is likely to be understood by that audience.

      8.6 Scheduling television advertising

       (1) This section applies if an advertisement:
          (a) is to be broadcast on television; and
          (b) contains matter that is likely to be of particular concern or sensitivity to a component of the international audience.

       (2) The advertisement should be scheduled in a way that reduces the concern or sensitivity as much as practicable.

               Part 9 Additional guidelines for radio

      9.1 Application of Part 9

       (1) This Part applies to