{"id":"classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011","name":"Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Regulations 2011","slug":"classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011","collection":"regulation","jurisdiction":"sa","status":"in_force","isInForce":true,"actNumber":null,"makingDate":null,"administeringDepartment":null,"currentVersion":{"id":235296,"registerId":"sa-classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011-current","compilationNumber":null,"startDate":"2026-04-06","status":"InForce","reasons":null,"registeredAt":null},"sections":[{"sectionNumber":"1","sectionType":"section","heading":"Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Regulations 2011","content":"South Australia\nClassification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Regulations 2011\nunder the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995\n\nContents\n1\tShort title\n3\tInterpretation\n4\tApplications in relation to exemptions\n5\tApplication for revocation of decision of National Director\nLegislative history\n\n1—Short title\nThese regulations may be cited as the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Regulations 2011.\n3—Interpretation\nIn these regulations—\nAct means the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995.\n4—Applications in relation to exemptions\n\t(1)\tAn application made under section 76, 77, 79 or 79A of the Act must comply with the requirements of the National Director.\n5—Application for revocation of decision of National Director\nAn application made to the Minister under section 79C for revocation of a decision of the National Director must be accompanied by—\n\t(b)\ta copy of the decision of the National Director; and\n\t(c)\tany additional information of a kind that the Minister considers necessary to determine the application.\nLegislative history\nNotes\n\t•\tFor further information relating to the Act and subordinate legislation made under the Act see the Index of South Australian Statutes or www.legislation.sa.gov.au.\nPrincipal regulations and variations\nNew entries appear in bold.\nYear\nNo\nReference\nCommencement\n2011\n46\nGazette 26.5.2011 p1583\n3.6.2011: r 2\n2011\n221\nGazette 6.10.2011 p4180\n6.10.2011: r 2\nProvisions varied\nNew entries appear in bold.\nEntries that relate to provisions that have been deleted appear in italics.\nProvision\nHow varied\nCommencement\nr 2\nomitted under Legislation Revision and Publication Act 2002\n6.10.2011\nr 4\n\n\nr 4(2)\ndeleted by 221/2011 r 4\n6.10.2011\nr 5\n(a) deleted by 221/2011 r 5\n6.10.2011\n","sortOrder":0}],"analysis":{"flash_summary_failed":{"failed":true,"reason":"A positive credit balance is required for all requests, including BYOK, so fallback providers remain available. Add credits at https://vercel.com/d?to=%2F%5Bteam%5D%2F%7E%2Fai%3Fmodal%3Dtop-up to continue.","source":"analysis-cron"},"flash_summary":{"complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":true,"description":"The legislative history records deletions (r4(2) and r5(a) removed by 221/2011), indicating the regulations were amended after their initial making. The current text narrowly requires compliance with National Director requirements for exemption applications (r4) and specifies supporting documents for revocation applications (r5(b)–(c)). To see the precise changes from earlier drafts, consult the deleted provisions in the variation history."},"complexity_factors":["Short, narrowly procedural instrument with few provisions","Relies on external, non‑specified \"requirements of the National Director\" (r4), creating delegated-detail complexity","Grants Minister discretionary power to request additional information (r5(c))","Cross-references multiple Act sections (ss 76, 77, 79, 79A, 79C) requiring users to consult the primary Act","Legislative history shows deletions to sub-provisions (r4(2), r5(a)), so understanding prior scope requires consulting amendments"],"plain_english_summary":"These South Australian regulations set simple procedural rules for applications under the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995. They require applicants for exemptions to meet the requirements set by the National Director (r4) and require revocation applications to include a copy of the National Director’s decision plus any further information the Minister deems necessary (r5).\n\nThey affect people or organisations applying for classification exemptions or seeking revocation: applicants must supply documents and follow externally specified requirements, and officials (the National Director and the Minister) have discretion over what information is required (r4–r5)."},"kimi_summary":{"content_quality":"ok","complexity_score":2,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"The regulations remain tightly scoped to their original purpose: setting out procedural requirements for exemption applications and revocation applications under the Classification Act. The 2011 amendments actually narrowed the scope by deleting regulation 4(2) and regulation 5(a), reducing the instrument to its essential minimum."},"complexity_factors":["Extremely short — only 5 regulations, with 2 substantive provisions (regulations 4 and 5)","Minimal defined terms — only 1 definition ('Act') in the interpretation section","No cross-references to other legislation beyond the parent Act","No conditional logic, exceptions, or nested provisions","Simple procedural requirements only — essentially 'include this document' and 'comply with requirements'","Regulation 4(2) and parts of regulation 5 have been deleted, leaving the instrument even simpler than originally drafted"],"plain_english_summary":"**What this legislation does:**\n\nThese regulations set out the **administrative rules** for how people apply for certain decisions under South Australia's classification laws — the rules that decide what age ratings films, games, and publications get.\n\n**Who it affects:**\n\n- **People seeking exemptions** from classification requirements (sections 76, 77, 79, and 79A of the main Act)\n- **People appealing decisions** made by the National Director of Classification\n\n**What it actually requires:**\n\n- **For exemption applications:** You must follow whatever requirements the National Director sets out (essentially, \"fill out the form properly\")\n- **For appeals to the Minister:** You must include:\n  - A copy of the National Director's decision you're unhappy with\n  - Any extra information the Minister asks for\n\n**Why it matters:**\n\nThese are the **procedural gatekeeping rules** — they don't change what content is allowed, but they determine whether your application gets looked at properly. Without following these steps, your request for an exemption or appeal could be rejected on technical grounds.\n\n**Key point:** This is a **very short, technical instrument** — essentially \"forms and fees\" regulations that support the main Classification Act. It doesn't set classification standards itself; it just tells you how to ask for things under the main law."},"issue_detection":{"absurdities":[],"contradictions":[]},"summary":{"complexity_score":1,"scope_assessment":{"changed":false,"description":"Scope cannot be assessed as the legislative text was unavailable. The page returned was an error page from the South Australian legislation website following a site restructure in March 2026, not the actual regulations."},"complexity_factors":["No legislative text was retrievable — the source returned a 404 Page Not Found error","Cannot assess structural complexity, cross-references, definitions, or operative provisions without the actual text","Score of 1 reflects absence of analysable content, not simplicity of the underlying law"],"plain_english_summary":"The Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Regulations 2011 set how publications, films and games are categorised and impose age, sale and distribution limits tied to those classifications. They matter to retailers, cinemas, game shops, online platforms, parents and consumers because they determine who may sell, display or supply material and establish penalties for breaches."}},"importantCases":[],"_links":{"self":"/api/acts/classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011","history":"/api/acts/classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011/history","analysis":"/api/acts/classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011/analysis","conflicts":"/api/acts/classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011/conflicts","importantCases":"/api/acts/classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011/important-cases","documents":"/api/acts/classification-publications-films-and-computer-games-regulations-2011/documents"}}