Sometimes people ask us about the classification of library items, so here's the lowdown.
It is not the role of libraries to censor, classify, rate or add consumer advisories to DVDs, books or magazines. So, if you don't like it, don't blame us!
Films, books, magazines and computer games in
Australia are subject to classification by the
Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC), a body governed by legislation and regulations determined by the Australian Government.
It is the OFLC that decides what an item is rated and what consumer advisories (such as Frequent course
language or Adult themes) are necessary. They add more advisories now than they used too.
Note, though, that not everything has to be rated. Books and magazines, for example, are only given a rating if they are regarded as "submittable", that is if are "likely to be restricted to adults" because they
contain "depictions or descriptions likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult," are "unsuitable for a minor to see or read," or "are likely to be refused classification. "
If you have a concern about an item's classification, or about the consumer advisories, please check the facts
of the National Classification Scheme and confirm its classification the status on the OFLC's database . If you are unhappy with that, contact the OFLC.
Later in the week, the truth about music classifications (which is a completely different kettle of red herrings).
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It is not the role of libraries to censor, classify, rate or add consumer advisories to DVDs, books or magazines. So, if you don't like it, don't blame us!
Films, books, magazines and computer games in
Australia are subject to classification by the
Office of Film and Literature Classification (OFLC), a body governed by legislation and regulations determined by the Australian Government.
It is the OFLC that decides what an item is rated and what consumer advisories (such as Frequent course
language or Adult themes) are necessary. They add more advisories now than they used too.
Note, though, that not everything has to be rated. Books and magazines, for example, are only given a rating if they are regarded as "submittable", that is if are "likely to be restricted to adults" because they
contain "depictions or descriptions likely to cause offence to a reasonable adult," are "unsuitable for a minor to see or read," or "are likely to be refused classification. "If you have a concern about an item's classification, or about the consumer advisories, please check the facts
of the National Classification Scheme and confirm its classification the status on the OFLC's database . If you are unhappy with that, contact the OFLC.
Later in the week, the truth about music classifications (which is a completely different kettle of red herrings).
harps
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