Does Australia have an R rating for video games?
A video game can only be approved for sale in Australia if it is considered suitable for a person aged 15 years. As a result, the lack of an R 18+ classification means that Australian adults have less choice in what they read, hear and see in a video game.
What is the Australian game rating system?
Former computer game rating system G: General (suitable for all) G8+: Recommended for children aged eight and older. M15+: Recommended for those who are at least 15 years old. MA15+: Unsuitable for minors under 15 and not to be sold to those under 15 years of age without parental guidance.
What age is M rating in Australia?
15
Mature (M) M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15. They include portrayals of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook. However, children under the age of 15 may legally access this material as the classification rating is an advisory category.
Does Australia Use ESRB?
Different classification systems For example, in Australia there are two different 18+ ratings applied to either adult content or pornographic materials. Age-based classification of games and entertainment software in the US is regulated by a state organization called ESRB (Entertainment Software Rating Board).
Can a 17 year old watch a rated R movie Australia?
Entry is permitted to persons under 15 years when accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. R 18+ – Restricted to 18 and over R 18+ rated movies are restricted to adults over 18 years of age.
Can 14 year olds watch M movies?
M-rated films and computer games are not recommended for children under the age of 15. They include portrayals of elements such as violence and themes that require a mature outlook.
Can I take my 14 year old to see a 15 film?
No one younger than 15 may see a 15 film in a cinema. No one younger than 18 may see an 18 film in a cinema.
Is PG OK for a 5 year old?
A PG film should not unsettle a child aged around eight or older. Unaccompanied children of any age may watch, but parents are advised to consider whether the content may upset younger, or more sensitive, children.