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CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) ACT 1995 - SECT 19

Screening of films and demonstration of computer games before classification

  (1)   The Board may decline to deal with an application for classification of a film or a computer game, or decline to deal further with the application, unless:

  (a)   the applicant:

  (i)   provides a copy of the film or game for screening or demonstration before the Board; or

  (ii)   for an amusement or circuit board game referred to in paragraph   17(1)(ca) or subsection   22A(3)--allows the Board access to the game; and

  (b)   in the opinion of the Board, the copy of the film or game provided is complete and is adequate to allow a proper consideration of the application.

  (1A)   The Board may decline to deal with an application for classification of an interactive film, or decline to deal further with the application, unless the applicant demonstrates the film before the Board.

  (2)   The Board may decline to deal with an application for classification of a computer game, or decline to deal further with the application, unless the applicant demonstrates the computer game before the Board.

  (3)   The Director must notify the applicant in writing of a decision under subsection   (1), (1A) or (2).

  (4)   The applicant and not more than 4 representatives of the applicant, and any other persons approved by the Director, are entitled to be present at a screening or demonstration.

  (5)   A screening or demonstration must take place at a reasonable time and place specified by the Director.

  (6)   The Director may keep the copy of the film or game or, if the Director and the applicant agree, another copy of the film or game, for as long as the Director requires.

  (7)   Neither the Commonwealth nor a member is liable for any damage caused to a copy of a film or a computer game as a result of a screening or a demonstration.


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