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AU "R18+" Rating Uncertain

R-rated games may still be out of reach for Australia on Internode Games Network follows up on recent news that Australia may receive an R-rating for games (story), which would allow many titles to be sold down under that were previously not allowed under what may be the most restrictive rating system in the western world. They outline the position of Mr. Michael Atkinson, one of the attorneys general who must approve the plan, who "doubts whether any safeguards could be put in place to deter young people, who after all (are) the most computer literate and savvy in our society, from being able to access material." The IEAA's most mature current classification is MA 15+: "Strong content People under 15 must be accompanied by a parent or adult guardian when hiring or buying these computer games." They offer suggestions on how to contact the AG to try and influence this situation. On a related note, GamePolitics reports the public opposition to the proposed R18+ Rating by the Catholic Bishop of Sydney.

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