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Department of Justice and Community Safety

X18+ FILMS

 

The Business and Industry Licensing Unit is reponsible for the administration of the Classification (Publications, Films & Computer Games)(Enforcement) Act 1995.  Customers are: applicants for X18+ film licences, X18+ film licensees; the ACT Government and anyone who has a complaint, involvement with, or concern about the operations of premises licensed under the above Act.

The Office provides:

  • information about the requirements of the Classification (Publications, Films & Computer Games)(Enforcement) Act 1995 in the form of telephone advice, counter services and information circulars;
  • information and assistance in respect of the issue of X18+ film licences;
  • inspections of licensed premises to ensure compliance with the Classification (Publications, Films & Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995;
  • investigation of complaints about the operation of licensed premises; and referring matters, where relevant, to the Registrar of X18+ films or the Director of Public Prosecutions.

Particular emphasis is given to the sale of unclassified or refused classification films.

 

Legislation & Codes of Practice

 

 

Application

 

Fees and Charges