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'''Australia Classification Board '''(commonly abbreviated to '''ACB''') is an '''Australian '''game rating company. It was formerly known as '''Office of Film & Literature Classification '''(commonly known as '''OFLC''').
  
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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.
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==Film & Game Ratings==
  
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|[[File:Australian Classification Board - E.svg|50px]]
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|General
  
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|'''''<span style="color:gray;">Exempt</span>'''''
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|Very mild, highly recommended for young children.
  
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|N/A
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|[[Mario Tennis Open]]
  
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|Exempt from classification.
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|''[[Art Academy]]''
 
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|Parent Guidance
  
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|'''''<span style="color:green;">General</span>'''''
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|Quite mild, but some children requires adults's help.
  
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|Very Mild
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|[[Mario Party 7]]
  
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|All Ages.
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|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
 
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|[[File:Australian Classification Board - PG.svg|50px]]
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|Mature
  
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|'''''<span style="color:yellow;">Parental Guidance</span>'''''
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|May include mild language and mild violence but not considered to strong for young children.
  
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|Mild
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|???
  
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|Parental guidance is recommended for younger audiences under 15.
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|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
 
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|Mature (15+ restricted)
  
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|'''''<span style="color:blue;">Mature</span>'''''
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|Most weakest restricted rating. May include violence, strong language. Only suitable for children over 15+ age.
  
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|Moderate
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|???
  
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|Recommended for Mature Audiences 15 and over.
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|''[[Fire Emblem Awakening]]''
 
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|Restricted 18+
  
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|'''''<span style="color:red;">Mature Accompanied 15+</span>'''''
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|Only suitable for adults (18+). May include sex references, nudity, fatal violence, and extremely bad language.
  
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|Strong
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|Restricted to those under 15 unless accompanied by an adult guardian.
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|'''''Restricted 18+'''''
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|High
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|Adults only.
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|''[[Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge]]''
 
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==Significant Changes to the System==
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In late [[2012]], Australia finally added an 18+ rating so certain mature games would not 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|''Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge'']].
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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.
 
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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.

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 under 15 unless accompanied by an adult guardian. MadWorld
Australian Classification Board - R Restricted 18+ High Adults only. Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge

Significant Changes to the System

In late 2012, Australia finally added an 18+ rating so certain mature games would not 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.

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