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Classification Review Board
1 January 1996 – present
Independent statutory board that, on application, reviews decisions of the Classification Board and makes fresh classification decisions on films, computer games and publications.
How it came into existence
Established on 1 January 1996 under the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995, succeeding the Film Board of Review; it was supported by the Office of Film and Literature Classification until 2006.
- Review of film censorship and classification decisions
Legislation: Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995
Changes during its life
- 2006Administrative support passed from the dissolved Office of Film and Literature Classification to the Attorney-General's Department.
- 2019Responsibility for classification, including support for the board, moved from the Attorney-General's portfolio to the communications portfolio.
Main functions
- Review of Classification Board decisions
- Fresh classification decisions on review
- Review applications from publishers, distributors, ministers and interested persons
Where it sits
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Sources
Primary sources
- Australian Government Organisations Register (Department of Finance, data.gov.au) (listed from 11 December 2014 to the latest release (30 June 2026))
Government records and websites
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