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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.

Sexual violence is not permitted.

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

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

DRUG USE
Drug use should 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.
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.

VIOLENCE
Moderate violence is permitted, if justified by context.

Sexual violence should be very limited and justified by context.

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

LANGUAGE
Coarse language may be used.

Aggressive or strong coarse language should be infrequent and justified by context.

DRUG USE
Drug use should 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.
MA 15+  MATURE ACCOMPANIED

Impact test

The impact of material classified MA 15+ should be no higher than strong.

Note: Material classified MA 15+ is considered unsuitable for persons under 15 years of age. It is a legally restricted category.

Classifiable elements

THEMES
The treatment of strong themes should be justified by context.

VIOLENCE
Violence should be justified by context.

Sexual violence may be implied, if justified by context.

SEX
Sexual activity may be implied.

LANGUAGE
Strong coarse language may be used.

Aggressive or very strong coarse language should be infrequent.

DRUG USE
Drug use should 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.
R 18+  RESTRICTED

Impact test

The impact of material classified R 18+ should not exceed high.

Note: Material classified R 18+ is legally restricted to adults. Some material classified R 18+ may be offensive to sections of the adult community.

Classifiable elements

THEMES
There are virtually no restrictions on the treatment of themes.

VIOLENCE
Violence is permitted.

Sexual violence may be