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The '''Australia Classification Board '''(commonly abbreviated to '''ACB''') is the statutory classification body of Australia. It was formerly known as '''Office of Film & Literature Classification '''(commonly known as '''OFLC''') until 2006.
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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==
  
==Game Ratings==
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|[[File:ACB E.png|50px]]
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|[[File:Australian Classification Board - E.svg|50px]]
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|'''''Exempt'''''
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|'''''<span style="color:gray;">Exempt</span>'''''
 
|N/A
  
|N/A
 
|Exempt from classification.
  
|Exempt from classification.
 
|''[[Art Academy]]''
  
|''[[Art Academy]]''
 
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|[[File:ACB G.png|50px]]
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|[[File:Australian Classification Board - G.svg|50px]]
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|'''''General'''''
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|'''''<span style="color:green;">General</span>'''''
 
|Very Mild
  
|Very Mild
 
|All Ages.
  
|All Ages.
 
|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
  
|''[[The Legend of Zelda: Ocarina of Time 3D]]''
 
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|[[File:Australian Classification Board - PG.svg|50px]]
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|'''''Parental Guidance'''''
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|'''''<span style="color:yellow;">Parental Guidance</span>'''''
 
|Mild
  
|Mild
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|Parental guidance is recommended for younger audiences.
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|Parental guidance is recommended for younger audiences under 15.
 
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
  
|''[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl]]''
 
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|[[File:Australian Classification Board - M.svg|50px]]
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|'''''Mature'''''
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|'''''<span style="color:blue;">Mature</span>'''''
 
|Moderate
  
|Moderate
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|Recommended for Mature Audiences.
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|Recommended for Mature Audiences 15 and over.
 
|''[[Fire Emblem Awakening]]''
  
|''[[Fire Emblem Awakening]]''
 
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|[[File:Australian Classification Board - MA.svg|50px]]
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|'''''Mature Accompanied'''''
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|'''''<span style="color:red;">Mature Accompanied 15+</span>'''''
 
|Strong
  
|Strong
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|Restricted to those over 15 unless accompanied by an adult guardian.
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|Restricted to those under 15 unless accompanied by an adult guardian.
 
|''[[MadWorld]]''
  
|''[[MadWorld]]''
 
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|[[File:ACB R18.png|50px]]
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|[[File:Australian Classification Board - R.svg|50px]]
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|'''''Restricted to 18 and over'''''
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|'''''Restricted 18+'''''
 
|High
  
|High
 
|Adults only.
  
|Adults only.
 
|''[[Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge]]''
  
|''[[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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