Classification Website

Use Consumer Advice

Consumer advice describes the principal elements that contribute to the classification of a film and indicates the intensity and/or frequency of those elements. It is an important part of most classifications and helps you make choices.

Without Consumer Advice, you’re only getting half the classification story.

 

About Classification

The site includes information about the Classification Board, Classification Review Board and the Attorney-General’s Department, which provides administrative services to the Board and Review Board and supports the Censorship Ministers in their administration of the National Classification Scheme.

Information about how to apply for classification

If you are looking for information about how to apply for classification, fees, how to comply with classification legislation or other information about the application process, select the Apply for Classification option from the menu and then choose the area you need. 

Classification decisions

You can find information about classification decisions made by the Classification Board and Classification Review Board by searching the online database.

National Classification Scheme

Detailed information regarding the National Classification Scheme can be accessed by visiting the Classification Policy page on the Attorney-General's Department website. Follow the links to find reference information including research pages, policy information, relevant legislation, consumer information and consumer fact sheets.