Tue, Mar 03, 2009 | 11:15 GMT

Atkinson delaying public debate on 18+ games rating in Australia

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South Australian attorney general Michael “Head/Sand” Atkinson is refusing to allow a public debate on the launch of an 18+ rating for games in Australia by apparently failing to make amendments to a paper on the matter.

Atkinson said he was to make “minor” changes to the paper four months ago. He hasn’t. Until he does, no dice.

“I fully support there being consultation on this issue, but ultimately SCAG is waiting for the South Australian attorney to agree to consult on the matter,” Victorian Attorney General Rob Hulls said.

The office of federal attorney General Robert McClelland added: “At this stage, censorship ministers are considering the content of a draft discussion paper and awaiting comments on the draft from South Australia. Any changes to classification categories, including introducing an R18+ classification for computer games, require unanimous support of the Commonwealth and all state and territories.”

Once the paper’s finalised, the public will be invited to enter a debate on the introduction of the R18+ classification for video games in Australia.

Atkinson’s staunchly opposed to the 18+ rating. Read more on that here.

More on Gamespot.

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#1

Blerk
03/03/09, 11:37 am

I find it amazing that one guy is potentially deciding policy for the entire country. Whatever happened to democracy?

#2

Hunam
03/03/09, 11:42 am

demlolcracy?

Let’s face it, ordinary people are clearly too stupid to look after themselves and need plolicticions to guide us on our path.

#3

Retroid
03/03/09, 11:44 am

lolstralia.

#4

Johnny Cullen
03/03/09, 12:49 pm

Look, there is a sandbox.

Stick your head in it.

#5

No_PUDding
03/03/09, 1:05 pm

What the fuck, no one has made a joke about his teeth yet?

I thought that would be the only reason there is 4 comments.

#6

Blerk
03/03/09, 1:08 pm

We already did that the last time Pat used the picture.

Next time he should replace his picture with one of Gemma Atkinson instead. I wonder if he’s her grandad? :-)

#7

No_PUDding
03/03/09, 1:12 pm

Hahaha.

I just agree with everything in your comment Blerk.

#8

Gamoc
03/03/09, 2:08 pm

Holy crap, his teeth are terrifying.

#9

Panipal2005
03/03/09, 3:05 pm

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He should stick his head in a crocodile’s jaws.

#10

Plainview
04/03/09, 3:26 am

fucking tool

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