Document ID: chunk:federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01424:schedule:1:p5
Version: federal_register_of_legislation:F2023L01424
Segment Type: schedule
Provision Reference: sch 1 (pt 5/8)
Character Range: 12361–15286

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, is not permitted

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

Sexual activity must not be related to incentives or rewards.

LANGUAGE
Coarse language may be used.

Aggressive or strong coarse language should be infrequent, justified by context, and not gratuitous, exploitative or offensive.

DRUG USE
Drug use should 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 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.

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.

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

Simulated gambling is not permitted.

VIOLENCE
Violence should be justified by context.

Strong and realistic violence should not be frequent or unduly repetitive.

Sexual violence, implied or otherwise, is not permitted.

SEX
Sexual activity may be implied.

Sexual activity must not be related to incentives or rewards.

LANGUAGE
Strong coarse language may be used.

Aggressive or strong coarse language should be infrequent, and not exploitative or offensive.

DRUG USE
Drug use should 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 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.

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.

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

VIOLENCE
Violence is permitted. High impact violence that is, in context, frequently gratuitous, exploitative and offensive to a reasonable adult will not be permitted.

Actual sexual violence is not permitted.

Implied sexual violence that is