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General exhibition (Suitable
for all ages)
This is a category
which is considered suitable for all viewers.
The (G) classification
symbol does not necessarily indicate that the film is one that children will enjoy.
Parents should feel confident that children can watch material in this classification
without supervision.
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Parental Guidance (Parental guidance recommended for persons under
15 years)
The (PG) classification
signals to parents that material in this category contains depictions or references
which could be confusing or upsetting, to children without adult guidance.
Material classified
(PG) will not be harmful or disturbing to children.
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Mature (Recommended for audiences 15 years and over)
Films classified
(M) contain material that is considered to be potentially harmful or disturbing
to those under 15 years. It is recommended that any person under this age be accompanied
by an adult when seeing this film.
The classification
is only advisory however, and access to (M) rated films is legally unrestricted.
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Mature Accompanied (Restrictions apply to persons under the age
of 15*)
Material classified
(MA) deals with issues, or contains depictions, which are considered likely to
be harmful or disturbing to viewers under 15 years of age.
*The (MA) category
is legally restricted. Children under fifteen will not be allowed to see (MA)
films in the cinema or hire them on video unless in the company of a parent or
adult guardian.
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Restricted (Restricted to adults 18 years and over)
The (R) category
is legally restricted to adults. No person under 18 years of age will be allowed
in to the cinema at all. Cinema staff are entitled to refuse service to any person
unable to prove they are 18 or older.
Films with this
classification deal with issues, or contains depictions, which require an adult
perspective. The classification is not intended as a comment on the quality of
the material. Some material may be offensive to some sections of the adult community.
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For
more details and further information regarding film classifications, visit the
Office of Film & Literature Classification website at: www.oflc.gov.au
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