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The Australia Classification Board (ACB) is the statutory classification body of Australia. It was formerly known as Office of Film & Literature Classification (OFLC) until 2006.

History[]

In late 2012, Australia added an 18+ rating so certain mature games wouldn't have to be censored or not released in the region at all. The first game to get such a rating was Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge.

In August 2014, legislation was passed to revamped the board to make it more modern. This changed how games were rated completely. It greatly reduced both the time and the cost for a game's ratings. Free apps are also required to be rated as well. This allows eShop games to come to the region much easier.

Game Ratings[]

Icon Meaning Impact Description Example
Australian Classification Board - E Exempt N/A Exempt from classification. Art Academy
Australian Classification Board - G General Very Mild All Ages. The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D
Australian Classification Board - PG Parental Guidance Mild Parental guidance is recommended for younger audiences under 15. Super Smash Bros. Brawl
Australian Classification Board - M Mature Moderate Recommended for Mature Audiences 15 and over. Fire Emblem Awakening
Australian Classification Board - MA Mature Accompanied 15+ Strong Restricted to those over 15 unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian. MadWorld
Australian Classification Board - R Restricted 18+ High Adults only. Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge
Australian Classification Board - RC Refused Classification Very High The content falls outside generally accepted community standards. Cannot be sold, hired, advertised or legally imported in Australia.
Australian Classification Board - CTC Check the Classification N/A The content has been assessed and approved for advertising but not yet classified

Previous design[]

This set of ratings stopped being used on May 24, 2005.

Icon Meaning Impact Description
ACB G (1994) General Very Mild All Ages.
ACB G8 (1994) General 8+ Mild General for children over 8 years of age.
ACB M15 (1994) Mature 15+ Moderate Recommended for Mature Audiences 15 and over.
ACB MA15 (1994) Mature Accompanied 15+ Strong Restricted to those over 15 unless accompanied by a parent or adult guardian.

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