For anyone hoping that the Standing Committee of Attorneys-Generals would be reviewing the need for an R18+ games classification this month, prepare for disappointment – David over at Kotaku brings us word that the discussion has been delayed yet again.
Last week we were duly shocked by the discovery that the government is looking into a proposal to make ISPs retain a log of every website you ever visit. Now it’s coming out that they may want ISPs to link that information to other personal data like your passport number.
Just when you think the government has reached the furthest reaches of absurdity with its policies regarding the internet comes news from Ben Grubb over at ZDNet that the best minds of the government want ISPs to log every website every Australian internet browser uses.
Yesterday South Australian premiere Mike Rann named John Rau as the new South Australian Attorney General. And the appointment could mean good news for adult gamers…
Yesterday afternoon, the federal government finally got around to releasing their long-coming discussion paper on the merits of introducing an adult classification for videogames. They’re also asking for public consultation, so if you have a logical, coherent and informed argument to support an R18+ rating, you should download the discussion paper and submit your thoughts before next February.
