18 September 2024 News New classifications for gambling-like content in video games From 22 September 2024, the Australian Government has introduced new classifications to video games that contain gambling like content.
16 September 2024 News Minister approves new Amazon Classification Tool On 5 September 2024, the Minister for Communications approved the Amazon Classification Tool (Tool) for use in Australia.
16 September 2024 News Reappointments to the Classification Review Board The Albanese Government has reappointed the Convenor, Deputy Convenor and four members of the Classification Review Board until 5 December 2025.
22 July 2024 News Recruitment – Director, Classification Board The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts (the department) has commenced a recruitment process for the role of Director of the Classification Bo
17 May 2024 News Consultation on reforms to National Classification Scheme extended The period for feedback on the ‘Modernising Australia’s National Classification Scheme - Stage 2 Reforms’ public consultation has been extended.
4 April 2024 News Consultation opens on further reforms to National Classification Scheme The Australian Government is modernising the Scheme to ensure it remains a relevant and reliable source of information for Australians.
3 April 2024 News The Albanese Government has appointed members of the Classification Board The Albanese Government has reappointed Ms Jennifer Marvello and appointed Ms Lauren Monaghan as members of the Classification Board.
27 March 2024 News Latest research on classification community standards Research will help inform classification decision-making to reflect current community views and expectations.
21 March 2024 News Appointment of temporary members to the Classification Board The Albanese Government has appointed three Temporary Members to the Classification Board.
15 March 2024 News National Classification Scheme Stage 1 Reform begins The Australian Government has implemented reforms to update the National Classification Scheme.
25 January 2024 News Classification Board and Review Board Annual Report 2022–23 Released The 2022–23 Annual Reports of the Classification Board and Classification Review Board have been released.
28 September 2023 News Recruitment for Classification Board – Members and Temporary Member Register The Department of Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development, Communications and the Arts has commenced a recruitment process for Members and Temporary Members of the Classification Board.
26 September 2023 News New mandatory minimum classifications for gambling-like games content Commonwealth, state and territory governments have agreed to updated Games Guidelines.
23 June 2023 News Minister Issues Statement of Expectations The Minister for Communications, the Hon Michelle Rowland MP, has issued a Statement of Expectations to the Australian Classification Board:
19 May 2023 News Have your say on classifying computer games with gambling-like content Draft guidelines will inform part of the Government's work toward classification reform.
30 March 2023 News Government announces intention to reform the National Classification Scheme The Government has announced its intention to reform the National Classification Scheme (the Scheme) in two stages.
6 March 2023 News New appointments to the Classification Review Board On 3 February 2023, the Governor-General, the Hon David Hurley AC DSC (retd) appointed Ms Stephanie McCaughey, Mr Clifford Weeks and Mr Damien Power as Members to the Classification Review Board un
11 November 2022 News New Classification Portal coming soon Following consultation with key industry users, a new Classification Application Portal (the Portal) has been developed to make it easier and faster to submit your application to the Classification
9 November 2022 News Minister approves Spherex Classification Tool for films in Australia On 18 October 2022, the Minister for Communications approved the Spherex Classification Tool (Tool) for use in Australia.
1 April 2022 News New appointments to the Classification Board On 31 March 2022, the Governor-General, the Hon David Hurley AC DSC (retd) appointed Mr Tristan Sharp as Deputy Director, Mr Iain Humphrey as full-time Member, Ms Jennifer Marvello and Mr Paul Teni
