Computer Game Ban Highlights Need For Censorship Reform

Fri 17-Feb-2006

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA) today expressed concern over the banning of a computer game dealing with graffiti and called for reform of the Australian censorship regime to bring it into line with community expectations. Under current censorship laws, the highest level rating that a computer game may receive is MA15+ (Mature Accompanied), whereas films may be classified R18+ (Restricted). This means that films deemed suitable only for adults can be legally sold in Australia, whilst computer games of a similar nature will be banned.

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Public Interest Groups Lodge Submissions In File Sharing Case

Tue 14-Feb-2006

Electronic Frontiers Australia (EFA), in conjunction with the Australian Consumers’ Association and the NSW Council for Civil Liberties, has lodged an amicus curiae application with the Full Federal Court in appeal proceedings regarding the Kazaa file-sharing software.

The three public interest groups, represented by the Communications Law Centre at Victoria University, are seeking permission to take part in the appeal as ‘friends of the court’.

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EFA Media Releases (Archive)

Sun 1-Jan-2006

This archive contains Media Releases issued prior to 1st January 2006. For latest releases see Current Media Releases.

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