michael atkinson
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That R18+ Discussion Paper Has Finally Been Released
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…
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Queensland MP Taking The Fight To Atkinson’s R18+ Games Ratings Refusal
It’s all well and good for us consumers to bitch about the lack of an R18+ rating in video games, but it’s another thing altogether when politicians start doing it for us. The Hon Kate Jones MP has sponsored a government petition up in Queensland to bring change to the current classifications scheme.
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R18+ Discussion Paper Heading Public, Doesn’t Guarantee An Adult Rating
After plenty of online commentary, bickering, arguments and maybe the odd fistfight, the battle for an R18+ rating for games may have taken a step towards existence today after the AGs from around the country failed to reach a unanimous decision regarding the R18+ discussion paper. According to Gamespot AU, instead of being caught up…