Senator Kate Lundy Gives and Adjournment Speech supporting the introduction on an R18+ Classification Rating in Australia


Senator Kate Lundy Gives and Adjournment Speech supporting the introduction on an R18+ Classification Rating in Australia

Nov 24, 2010

To read a transcript of the speech given on Nov 23 2010, click here

Enough stalling on Games Classification – Laura Parker


Enough stalling on Games Classification – Laura Parker

Nov 8, 2010

Laura Parker is the Associate Editor for Gamespot Australia, but has also written a piece for smh.com.au about the lack of progress on the R18+ issue even after the overwhelmingly positive response to the discussion paper from the community released late last year.  To read the piece, click...

Greens decide against introducing a Private Members Bill for R18+


Greens decide against introducing a Private Members Bill for R18+

Oct 21, 2010

Laura Parker over at Gamespot reports that the Greens have hit pause on the push for an R18+ to avoid being in a confrontational position again.  Read the interview with Senator Scott Ludlam...

Stephanie Brantz writes about her gaming experience as a parent


Stephanie Brantz writes about her gaming experience as a parent

Oct 19, 2010

Can you remember your first video game? Mine was Space Invaders played on the basic ATARI console. My second?  Donkey Kong – groundbreaking!   This was of course some time ago….my kids haven’t even heard of Donkey Kong. Gaming has come a long way since the early 80s. The technology has become exceptionally sophisticated, and now has some pretty...

Peter Beattie adds support to the R18+ debate


Peter Beattie adds support to the R18+ debate

Jul 5, 2010

The former Premier of Queensland, Peter Beattie, has written an Opinion piece for the Australian lending support to the R18+ debate.  Peter has recognised the contribution that games make to the Australian economy and entertainment in general and suggests it’s time to make an R18+ rating a reality.  To read this piece, click...

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