statistics for 2010/2011
These statistics are taken from the Classification Office Annual Report for 2011.
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Classification decisions were registered for 2,260 publications.
Table 1: Classification of All Publications (does not include associated advertising)
| Classification | Number of Publications |
|---|
Objectionable |
348 |
R18 - No cuts required |
429 |
R18 - Subject to cuts being made |
8 |
R16 |
611 |
R15 |
5 |
R13 |
93 |
| M |
|
| PG |
|
| G |
|
| Unrestricted * |
|
*Unrestricted publications consisted of 3 artworks, 1 book and 71 items of moving and non-moving image computer material.
Table 2: Publications Classified Objectionable by Medium (total 348)
| Medium | Number of Publications |
|---|
Computer material (non-moving) |
308 |
Computer material (moving) |
24 |
DVD case |
2 |
DVD |
13 |
Book |
1 |
Table 3: Publications Classified R18 by Medium (total 437)
| Medium | Number of Publications |
|---|
Blu-ray Disc |
12 |
DVD |
384 |
Digital game |
14 |
DVD (with excisions) |
8 |
| Film 35mm | 6 |
| Computer material (non-moving) | 12 |
| Magazine | 1 |
Table 4: Publications, film posters and video slicks submitted to the Office under specified sections of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act:
| Submission Channel | Number of Publications |
|---|
Section 12 Film and Video Labelling Body Inc |
1,798 |
Section 13(1)(a) Comptroller of Customs |
35 |
Section 13(1)(ab) Police |
192 |
Section 13(1)(b) Secretary for Internal Affairs |
36 |
Section 13(1)(c) Other Persons |
10 |
Section 13(3) Chief Censor's own motion |
2 |
Section 29(1) Courts |
109 |
Regulation 27 Film poster approvals |
12 |
Table 5: Information Unit Inquiries and Complaints
Inquiries answered |
1,009 |