G

General - Suitable for all Ages
Parents are able to feel confident that children may view material in this classification
without supervision, knowing that no distress or harm is likely to be caused.
Language:  The mildest expletives, but only if infrequent and used in exceptional and justifiable
circumstances.
Sex:  Very discreet verbal references or implications, provided they are justified by the
narrative or other context.
Violence:  Minimal, mild and incidental depictions, provided they are justified by the context.

PG

Parental Guidance  - Recommended for Persons under 15 years
Films in this classification may contain adult themes or concepts which, when viewed by
those under 15 years, require the guidance of a parent or guardian.
Language:  Low level coarse language is acceptable, provided its use is not excessive.
Sex:  Discreet verbal and/or visual depictions, references to sexual matters.
Violence:  Depictions of violence must be mild in their impact, and/or presented in a stylised or
theatrical fashion, or in an historical context.
Other:  Discreet information undertones and/or anti-drug references.  Mild supernatural or 'horror'
themes may warrant PG.  Minimal nudity if in a justifiable context.

M 15+

Mature - Recommended for Audiences 15 years and over
Material which is considered likely to disturb, harm or offend those under 15 years to the
extent that it is recommended for viewing by those 15 years and over will be classified M.
Most adult themes may be dealt with, though the degree of explicitness and intensity of
treatment will be an important factor.
Language:  Crude language may be used, but not if overly frequent or impactful.
Sex:  Sexual intercourse or other sexual activity may be discreetly implied.
Violence:  Realistic violence of low intensity may be depicted if contextually justified.
Other:  Drug use may be discreetly depicted, but not in any advocatory manner.   Supernatural
and horror special effects may be depicted, but not if graphic or impactful.

MA 15+

Mature Accompanied - Restrictions apply to Persons under 15 years
Material which contains coarse language or depictions of sex or violence or any combination
of elements likely to disturb, harm or offend those under 15 years to the extent that it should
be restricted to those 15 years and over, will be classified MA.
Language:  Crude language may be used, but not when it is excessive, unduly assaultative, or
sexually explicit.
Sex:  Sexual intercourse or other sexual activity may be discreetly implied or simulated.
Violence:  Realistic violence of medium intensity may be depicted, but violent depictions with a
high degree or realism or impact are acceptable only if contextually justified.
Other:  Drug use may be depicted, but not in an advocatory manner.   Supernatural and horror
special effects usually warrant an MA classification, but not if overly graphic or impactful.
Children under 15 years will not be admitted to cinemas unless accompanied by a parent
or guardian.  Video material not permitted to be sold/hired to persons under 15 years.

R 18+

Restricted - To Adults 18 years and over
Material considered likely to be harmful to those under 18 years and/or possibly offensive to
some sections of the adult community warrants an R classification.
Language:  There are virtually no restrictions on language in R films.
Sex:  Sexual intercourse or other sexual activity may be realistically implied or simulated.
Violence:  Highly realistic and explicit depictions of violence may be shown, but not if unduly
detailed, relished or cruel.  Depictions of sexual violence are acceptable only to the extent that
they are necessary to the narrative and not exploitative.
Other:  Drug use may be depicted, but not in an advocatory manner.   Extreme horror special
effects usually warrant an R.