On 28 February, the Attorney General's office stopped taking public submissions on whether Australia should have an R18+ rating for video games. This public consultation yielded more than 55,000 submissions, which is more than ANY public consultation before it. However, at PALGN, we realise that the process has only just begun.
As such, PALGN, EveryonePlays and GAME have joined forces to keep this debate alive. The debate over the R18+ classification has a long way to go before all State Attorney-Generals agree to amend the current legislation. PALGN, Everyoneplays and GAME are in it for the long haul.
So how can you help?
From 28 February, all the way up until 15 April, you’ll have a chance to sign the following petition:
“As of today, Australia does not have an R18+ classification for PC and video games.
This has resulted in many games receiving a lower classification than they otherwise would.
By signing this petition you believe that Australia should have an R18+ classification for PC and video games.”
By doing so, you'll be taking the first steps towards protecting children from mature games.
Head to the new Everyoneplays website here.
Find your nearest GAME store by clicking here.
Through out the course of our campaign, we'll be providing extensive coverage on the ensuing debate, while showing you the ways that you'll be able to protect children from mature games. It can be hard to keep up with everything sometimes, so we'll provide you with this hub that will give you access to everything that say, write and do. Remember to check back here regularly to make sure that you don't miss out on a single letter written!
All EveryonePlays Articles
Campaign for an R18+ PC and Video Game classification gains momentum. [19] Ground-breaking petition tabled in the Australian Senate [10] Tony Abbott: current classification system is “broken”. [8]
With only a few days to go, we have a petition update for you. [16]
How you can protect children from mature games now. [4] The other side and just what these studies recommend. [5] Just what do these stats and psychology studies mean? [21]
EveryonePlays takes to the audio medium. [ Did the system help or hinder? [6]
By looking at some successful and innovative examples, see how you can help protect children from mature games. [8]How YOU can help spread the word
UPDATE: There is just over a month to go and we're still going strong! Even if you've already signed a petition, you can still do your bit to protect children from mature games by spreading word of what we're doing by joining our Facebook and Twitter pages. Also, don't forget to tell all your friends and together we will be able to protect the children from mature games.
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