Australian Classification Board


 * For the revised OFLC rating system template, see OFLC.
 * For the original OFLC rating system template, see OFLC old.

The Australian Classification Board is a statutory censorship and classification body formed by the Australian Government which classifies films, video games and publications for exhibition, sale or hire in Australia since its establishment in 1970. The Australian Classification Board was originally incorporated in the Office of Film and Literature Classification which was dissolved in 2006. The Attorney-General's Department now provides administrative support to the Board. Decisions made by the Board may be reviewed by the Australian Classification Review Board.

Film and Video Game Ratings
In 2005, the Movie Ratings system was made colour-coded and the ratings system presentation was brought up to date, following changes in the code. However, the previous monochrome classification symbols can still be seen on DVD and video packaging released before the change.

Film classification is mandatory, and movies that are refused classification by the OFLC are banned for sale, hire, public exhibition or importation into Australia. It is legal to possess RC material in most areas. However, if the material contains illegal content (eg. child pornography) then it is illegal to possess. Possession of RC material is explicitly forbidden in Western Australia. It is also illegal to possess RC material in prescribed areas of the Northern Territory.

Previous Video Game Ratings
These ratings are still shown on some older video games that are still on sale in Australia