The
ACB (Australian Classification Board) was originally part of the
OFLC which was dissolved in 2006 (only in Australia, the New Zealand side of the OFLC still exist), it is the actual game rating used in Australia.
UnrestrictedThe classifications below are unrestricted and may require parental advisory but do not impose any legal restrictions on access to or distribution of material.
G: General (contains material suitable for general viewing or playing)
PG Parental Guidance recommanded (Not recommended for viewing or playing by people under 15 without guidance from parents or guardians)
M Mature - Recommended for Mature audiences (Recommended for people aged 15 years and over. People under 15 may legally access this material because it is an advisory category.)
E Exempt for classification (Only very specific types of material (including educational material and artistic performances) can be exempt from classification, and the material cannot contain anything that exceeds the constraints of the PG classification)
Restricted RatingBy contrast, the classifications below are legally restricted: it is illegal to sell or exhibit material so classified to anyone younger than the mentioned minimum age.
MA 15+ Mature Accompanied (Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or a adult guardian)
R 18+ Restricted to 18 and over
Older versions of the rating G General (contains material suitable for general viewing or playing)
G8+ General for children over 8 years of age (this rating have been replaced by the
PG rating)
M15+ Mature Unrestricted - Not recommended for people under 15 years old, however it is not restricted classification so there isn't any legal restrictions on it (this rating was replaced by the
M rating to prevent any confusion with the
MA15+ rating)
MA 15+ Mature Restricted (Not suitable for people under 15. Under 15s must be accompanied by a parent or a adult guardian).