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|[[Image:OFLC G.svg|90px|"G" rating used for video games]]
|[[Image:OFLC G.svg|90px|"G" rating used for video games]]
|'''G (General)''' – These films and computer games are for general viewing.  However, G does ''not conclusively'' mean a children’s film or game because many of these productions contain content that would be of no interest to children. (Similar to the G rating in the US) 
|'''G (General)''' – These films and computer games are for general viewing.  However, G does ''not conclusively'' mean a children’s film or game because many of these productions contain content that would be of no interest to children.


The content is very mild in impact.
The content is very mild in impact.
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|[[Image:OFLC PG.svg|90px|"PG" rating used for video games]]
|[[Image:OFLC PG.svg|90px|"PG" rating used for video games]]
|'''PG (Parental Guidance)''' – These films and computer games contain material that may confuse or upset young children. This was formally G8+. (Similar to the PG rating in the US)
|'''PG (Parental Guidance)''' – These films and computer games contain material that may confuse or upset young children. This was formally G8+.


The content is mild in impact.
The content is mild in impact.
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|[[Image:OFLC M.svg|90px|"M" rating used for video games]]
|[[Image:OFLC M.svg|90px|"M" rating used for video games]]
|'''M (Mature)''' – These films and computer games contain material that requires a mature perspective. This was formally M15+. (Similar to the PG-13 rating in the US)
|'''M (Mature)''' – These films and computer games contain material that requires a mature perspective. This was formally M15+.


The content is moderate in impact.
The content is moderate in impact.
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|MA15+ (Mature Accompanied & Restricted)''' – People under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the film - parental permission to see an MA15+ film is not sufficient.   
|MA15+ (Mature Accompanied & Restricted)''' – People under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian for the duration of the film - parental permission to see an MA15+ film is not sufficient.   


People under 15 are not permitted to hire or buy films or computer games classified MA15+. (Similar to the US R rating in the US, although American NC-17 films such as Bernardo Bertolucci's "The Dreamers" would likely get this rating as well)
People under 15 are not permitted to hire or buy films or computer games classified MA15+.
 
The content is strong in impact.
The content is strong in impact.
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|[[Image:OFLC R18.svg|90px|R18+ (Small)]]
|[[Image:OFLC R18.svg|90px|R18+ (Small)]]
|'''R18+ (Restricted)''' – People under 18 cannot see these films or buy or rent them. Similar to the US NC-17 rating in the US, although actual usage will vary)
|'''R18+ (Restricted)''' – People under 18 cannot see these films or buy or rent them.


The content is high in impact.
The content is high in impact.
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