Classification (Markings for Publications) Determination 2007 (Cth)
Classification (Markings for Publications) Determination 2007
as amended
made under section 8 of the
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995
This compilation was prepared on 1 February 2008
taking into account amendments up to Classifications (Markings for Publications) Amendment Determination 2008 (No. 1)
Prepared by the Office of Legislative Drafting and Publishing,
Attorney-General’s Department, Canberra
Contents
1Name of Determination [see Note 1] 3
2Commencement 3
3Revocation 3
4Object 3
5Application 3
6Markings for Publications 3
7Placement of markings 5
8Visibility of markings 5
9Printed advertisements 5
10Minimum requirement 5
11Classification number 5
12Transitional 6
Notes 7
Name of Determination [see Note 1]
This Determination is the Classification (Markings for Publications) Determination 2007.
Commencement
This Determination commences on 1 July 2007.
Revocation
The Determination of Markings for Publications made under section 8 of the Classifications (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 on 18 August 1999 is revoked.
Object
The object of this Determination is to ensure that consumers have ready access to clear classification information to inform their choices about publications.
Application
This Determination applies in relation to a publication classified on or after 1 July 2007.
Markings for Publications
(1) A marking that is required by this Determination to be displayed must be in the format and proportions shown in this section.
(2) In this section, a marking that is superimposed on a black background does not include the black background.
(3) A marking specified in subsections (4) to (7) shall have a minimum size of 30mm in height and 70mm in width.
(4) For Unrestricted publications, the markings shall be in the form and content as shown below:
(5) For Unrestricted publications with the consumer advice ‘M (Mature) — Not Recommended for Readers under 15 Years’, the markings shall be in the form and content as shown below:
(6) The marking for a publication classified Category 1 restricted is either of the following:
(a)
(b)
(7) The marking for a publication classified Category 2 restricted is either of the following:
(a)
(b)
Placement of markings
(1) The classification markings in section 6 are to be prominently displayed on the front face or cover of the publication.
(2) For a Category 1 Restricted publication or a Category 2 Restricted publication contained in opaque packaging material, both the publication and the packaging must display the classification markings, with markings to be placed in the top half of the front of the sealed package in which the publication is contained.
Visibility of markings
(1) A marking must be displayed so that the form and manner of display is prominent, readily identifiable and clearly legible.
(2) A marking must be displayed so that the typeface and colour are easily distinguishable from the background and any other matter with which they are displayed.
Printed advertisements
In a printed advertisement or poster for a classified publication, the markings shall be:
(a) the markings specified in section 6; and
(b) the markings shall be increased or reduced in size in scale, along with the rest of the material included in the advertisement; and
(c) the markings shall remain in proportion to that material included in the advertisement based upon the publication’s front cover scale.
Minimum requirement
A requirement in this Determination that a matter or thing be a minimum size will be satisfied if the matter or thing exceeds that size.
Classification number
(1) A publisher may apply to the Classification Operations Branch of the Attorney‑General’s Department for a dedicated classification number.
(2) A classification number may be incorporated into the markings in the space provided in the lower right corner, as an identifier for industry.
(3) An application for, and use of, a classification number is voluntary.
Transitional
(1) The determined markings for publications classified between 31 October 1996 and 1 September 1999 shall remain those published in the Commonwealth of Australia Gazette No. GN 38 dated 25 September 1996.
(2) For a publication classified on or after 1 September 1999 and before 1 January 2008, the applicable marking, and the applicable manner in which the marking is to be displayed, is as determined by any of the following for the type of classification applying to the publication:
(a) this Determination as in force on 1 July 2007; or
(b) this Determination as in force on 1 February 2008; or
(c) the Determination of Markings for Publications, made under section 8 of the Act on 18 August 1999.
(3) For a publication classified on or after 1 January 2008 and before 1 February 2008, the applicable marking, and the applicable manner in which the marking is to be displayed, is as determined by either of the following for the type of classification applying to the publication:
(a) this Determination as in force on 1 July 2007; or
(b) this Determination as in force on 1 February 2008.
Notes to the Classification (Markings for Publications) Determination 2007
Note 1
The Classification (Markings for Publications) Determination 2007 (in force under section 8 of the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995) as shown in this compilation is amended as indicated in the Tables below.
Table of Instruments
| Title | Date of FRLI registration | Date of | Application, saving or |
| Classifications (Markings for Publications) Determination 2007 | 29 June 2007 (see F2007L02054) | 1 July 2007 | |
| Classifications (Markings for Publications) Amendment Determination 2008 (No. 1) | 21 Jan 2008 (see F2008L00093) | 1 Feb 2008 | — |
Table of Amendments
| ad. = added or inserted am. = amended rep. = repealed rs. = repealed and substituted | |
| Provision affected | How affected |
| S. 1......................................... | rs. 2008 No. 1 |
| S. 6......................................... | am. 2008 No. 1 |
| S. 12....................................... | am. 2008 No. 1 |
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