Preliminary

sec.1 Short title

This Act may be cited as the Classification of Films Act 1991 .

sec.2 Object of Act

The object of this Act is to give effect to the scheme for the classification of publications, films and computer games mentioned in the Commonwealth Act , section 3 , but only to the extent that the scheme relates to films. The object is to be achieved by— providing for the enforcement of classification decisions for films made under the Commonwealth Act ; and prohibiting the publication of certain films. s 2 sub 1996 No. 56 s 67 (sec.2-ssec.1) The object of this Act is to give effect to the scheme for the classification of publications, films and computer games mentioned in the Commonwealth Act , section 3 , but only to the extent that the scheme relates to films. (sec.2-ssec.2) The object is to be achieved by— providing for the enforcement of classification decisions for films made under the Commonwealth Act ; and prohibiting the publication of certain films.

• (a) providing for the enforcement of classification decisions for films made under the Commonwealth Act ; and
• (b) prohibiting the publication of certain films.

sec.2A Application of Act

This Act does not apply to a film that is an exempt film. Also, this Act does not apply in relation to a relevant showing of a film to the extent the film is subject to a conditional cultural exemption in relation to the relevant showing. s 2A ins 2013 No. 3 s 27 sub 2017 No. 17 s 53 (sec.2A-ssec.1) This Act does not apply to a film that is an exempt film. (sec.2A-ssec.2) Also, this Act does not apply in relation to a relevant showing of a film to the extent the film is subject to a conditional cultural exemption in relation to the relevant showing.

sec.3 Definitions

The dictionary in schedule 1 defines particular words used in this Act. s 3 amd 2017 No. 17 s 54 (4)

sec.3A Meaning of sell

In this Act— sell , in relation to a film, means— sell, whether by wholesale or retail; or let on hire; or under or in connection with a commercial arrangement— exchange or distribute; or enable or assist an exchange or distribution, even if the exchange or distribution is not, by itself, a commercial arrangement; or offer or agree to do an act mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) ; or invite to treat or expose for an act mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) ; or cause or permit to be done an act mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) . Paragraph (c) (ii) applies if a person, for profit, establishes or maintains, or participates in the establishment or maintenance, of a club, association or business for the exchange of films by other persons (whether or not the exchange is for profit by them), for example by providing— services assisting the exchange in return for payment of club membership or other fees; or entrance, on payment of a fee, to premises where exchanges may take place. s 3A ins 1993 No. 15 s 4 amd 1995 No. 1 s 12

• (a) sell, whether by wholesale or retail; or
• (b) let on hire; or
• (c) under or in connection with a commercial arrangement— (i) exchange or distribute; or (ii) enable or assist an exchange or distribution, even if the exchange or distribution is not, by itself, a commercial arrangement; or
• (i) exchange or distribute; or
• (ii) enable or assist an exchange or distribution, even if the exchange or distribution is not, by itself, a commercial arrangement; or
• (d) offer or agree to do an act mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) ; or
• (e) invite to treat or expose for an act mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (c) ; or
• (f) cause or permit to be done an act mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (e) . Example of paragraph (c) (ii) — Paragraph (c) (ii) applies if a person, for profit, establishes or maintains, or participates in the establishment or maintenance, of a club, association or business for the exchange of films by other persons (whether or not the exchange is for profit by them), for example by providing— (a) services assisting the exchange in return for payment of club membership or other fees; or (b) entrance, on payment of a fee, to premises where exchanges may take place.
• (a) services assisting the exchange in return for payment of club membership or other fees; or
• (b) entrance, on payment of a fee, to premises where exchanges may take place.
• (i) exchange or distribute; or
• (ii) enable or assist an exchange or distribution, even if the exchange or distribution is not, by itself, a commercial arrangement; or
• (a) services assisting the exchange in return for payment of club membership or other fees; or
• (b) entrance, on payment of a fee, to premises where exchanges may take place.

sec.3B Treatment of single device consisting only of classified films

For this Act, a film— contained on a single device; and consisting only of 2 or more classified films; is to be treated as if each of the classified films were on a separate device. Subsection (1) applies despite any other provision of this Act. s 3B ins 2008 No. 51 s 17 (sec.3B-ssec.1) For this Act, a film— contained on a single device; and consisting only of 2 or more classified films; is to be treated as if each of the classified films were on a separate device. (sec.3B-ssec.2) Subsection (1) applies despite any other provision of this Act.

• (a) contained on a single device; and
• (b) consisting only of 2 or more classified films;

sec.4 Inspectors

For the purposes of this Act, the chief executive may appoint any of the following persons to be an inspector— a public service officer; a police officer. A proposed appointment of a police officer must have the approval of the commissioner of the police service under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 13 . The chief executive may appoint a person mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to be an inspector only if the chief executive believes the person has the necessary expertise or experience to be an inspector. The chief executive may issue an identity card to an inspector who is not a police officer. The identity card must— contain a recent photograph of the inspector; and be in the approved form. A person who ceases to be an inspector must, as soon as practicable, return his or her identity card to the chief executive. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —5 penalty units. s 4 amd 1993 No. 15 s 3 sch ; 2000 No. 5 s 373 sch 3 ; 2009 No. 48 s 204 ; 2017 No. 17 s 55 (sec.4-ssec.1) For the purposes of this Act, the chief executive may appoint any of the following persons to be an inspector— a public service officer; a police officer. A proposed appointment of a police officer must have the approval of the commissioner of the police service under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 13 . (sec.4-ssec.2) The chief executive may appoint a person mentioned in subsection (1) (a) to be an inspector only if the chief executive believes the person has the necessary expertise or experience to be an inspector. (sec.4-ssec.3) The chief executive may issue an identity card to an inspector who is not a police officer. (sec.4-ssec.4) The identity card must— contain a recent photograph of the inspector; and be in the approved form. (sec.4-ssec.5) A person who ceases to be an inspector must, as soon as practicable, return his or her identity card to the chief executive. Maximum penalty for subsection (5) —5 penalty units.

• (a) a public service officer;
• (b) a police officer. Note— A proposed appointment of a police officer must have the approval of the commissioner of the police service under the Police Powers and Responsibilities Act 2000 , section 13 .
• (a) contain a recent photograph of the inspector; and
• (b) be in the approved form.

Section sec.4A

s 4A ins 1993 No. 15 s 5 om 2017 No. 17 s 56

Section sec.5

s 5 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.6

s 6 amd 1996 No. 37 s 147 sch 2 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.7

s 7 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.8

s 8 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.9

s 9 amd 1993 No. 15 s 6 , s 3 sch om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.10

s 10 amd 1993 No. 15 s 3 sch om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.11

s 11 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.12

s 12 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.13

s 13 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.14

s 14 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.15

s 15 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.16

s 16 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.17

s 17 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.18

s 18 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Section sec.19

s 19 om 1996 No. 56 s 69

Exhibition of films

sec.20 Display of classifications notice

A person who exhibits a film in a public place must keep a classifications notice displayed prominently in the public place so it is clearly visible to the public. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. s 20 sub 1996 No. 56 s 70

sec.21 Prohibition against exhibition of certain films in public places

A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, an unclassified film in a public place. Maximum penalty— in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as a G, PG or M film—5 penalty units; or in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an MA 15+ film—20 penalty units; or in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an R 18+ film—50 penalty units; or in the case of an objectionable film—300 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment. A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a film in a public place unless the film is exhibited with the same title as the title under which it is classified. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. Subsection (2) does not apply to a film contained on a single device consisting only of 2 or more classified films. A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a film in a public place unless the film is exhibited in the form, without alteration or addition, in which it is classified. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. Subsection (3) does not apply in relation to an alteration or addition of a film that consists of a modification mentioned in the Commonwealth Act , section 20A (2) (a) to (e) or 21 (2) (a) to (d) or (3) . s 21 amd 1993 No. 15 s 7 ; 1996 No. 56 s 71 ; 2005 No. 24 s 15 ; 2008 No. 51 s 18 ; 2017 No. 17 s 57 (sec.21-ssec.1) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, an unclassified film in a public place. Maximum penalty— in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as a G, PG or M film—5 penalty units; or in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an MA 15+ film—20 penalty units; or in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an R 18+ film—50 penalty units; or in the case of an objectionable film—300 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment. (sec.21-ssec.2) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a film in a public place unless the film is exhibited with the same title as the title under which it is classified. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.21-ssec.2A) Subsection (2) does not apply to a film contained on a single device consisting only of 2 or more classified films. (sec.21-ssec.3) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a film in a public place unless the film is exhibited in the form, without alteration or addition, in which it is classified. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.21-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not apply in relation to an alteration or addition of a film that consists of a modification mentioned in the Commonwealth Act , section 20A (2) (a) to (e) or 21 (2) (a) to (d) or (3) .

• (a) in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as a G, PG or M film—5 penalty units; or
• (b) in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an MA 15+ film—20 penalty units; or
• (c) in the case of a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an R 18+ film—50 penalty units; or
• (d) in the case of an objectionable film—300 penalty units or 2 years imprisonment.

sec.21A Classified films—exhibiting advertisements for other films

A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a classified film that contains an advertisement relating to— if the film is classified as a G film—a film classified as a PG, M, MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film or an unclassified film; or if the film is classified as a PG film—a film classified as an M, MA 15+, R 18+, X 18 + or RC film or an unclassified film; or if the film is classified as an M film—a film classified as an MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film or an unclassified film; or if the film is classified as an MA 15+ film—a film classified as an R 18+, X 18+ or RC film or an unclassified film; or if the film is classified as an R 18+ film—a film classified as an X 18+ or RC film or an unclassified film; or an unclassified film, unless the advertisement is allowed under the Commonwealth Act . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. The Commonwealth Act , section 31 provides for the Commonwealth Minister, by legislative instrument, to determine a scheme for the advertising of unclassified films. s 21A ins 1995 No. 50 s 3 sch amd 1996 No. 56 s 72 ; 2005 No. 24 s 16 ; 2008 No. 51 s 19

• (a) if the film is classified as a G film—a film classified as a PG, M, MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film or an unclassified film; or
• (b) if the film is classified as a PG film—a film classified as an M, MA 15+, R 18+, X 18 + or RC film or an unclassified film; or
• (c) if the film is classified as an M film—a film classified as an MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film or an unclassified film; or
• (d) if the film is classified as an MA 15+ film—a film classified as an R 18+, X 18+ or RC film or an unclassified film; or
• (e) if the film is classified as an R 18+ film—a film classified as an X 18+ or RC film or an unclassified film; or
• (f) an unclassified film, unless the advertisement is allowed under the Commonwealth Act .

sec.22 Attendance of certain minors at exhibition of certain films—offence by exhibitor

A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, in a public place a film classified as an MA 15+ film if a minor who has reached 2 years but not 15 years and who is not accompanied by an adult is, or will be, present at any time during the exhibition of the film. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, in a public place a film classified as an R 18+ film if a minor who has reached 2 years is, or will be, present at any time during the exhibition of the film. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the person or the person’s employee or agent believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned— has reached 15 years or has not reached 2 years; or is, or will be, accompanied by an adult during the exhibition of the film. A person does not commit an offence against subsection (2) if the person or the person’s employee or agent believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned has reached 18 years or has not reached 2 years. s 22 sub 1993 No. 15 s 8 amd 2005 No. 24 s 17 ; 2013 No. 3 s 29 (sec.22-ssec.1) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, in a public place a film classified as an MA 15+ film if a minor who has reached 2 years but not 15 years and who is not accompanied by an adult is, or will be, present at any time during the exhibition of the film. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.22-ssec.2) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, in a public place a film classified as an R 18+ film if a minor who has reached 2 years is, or will be, present at any time during the exhibition of the film. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.22-ssec.3) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the person or the person’s employee or agent believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned— has reached 15 years or has not reached 2 years; or is, or will be, accompanied by an adult during the exhibition of the film. (sec.22-ssec.4) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (2) if the person or the person’s employee or agent believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned has reached 18 years or has not reached 2 years.

• (a) has reached 15 years or has not reached 2 years; or
• (b) is, or will be, accompanied by an adult during the exhibition of the film.

sec.23 Attendance of minor at exhibition of certain films—offence by other persons

A person who has reached 18 years must not— cause or permit, or attempt to cause or permit, a minor who— has reached 2 years; and is in his or her care, custody and control; to attend; or accompany and assist, or attempt to accompany and assist, a minor who has reached 2 years to attend; the exhibition in a public place of a film classified as an R 18+ film or an objectionable film. Maximum penalty— in the case of a film classified as an R 18+ film—10 penalty units; or in the case of an objectionable film—100 penalty units. A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the person believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned has reached 18 years or has not reached 2 years. s 23 amd 1993 No. 15 s 3 sch ; 2005 No. 24 s 18 (sec.23-ssec.1) A person who has reached 18 years must not— cause or permit, or attempt to cause or permit, a minor who— has reached 2 years; and is in his or her care, custody and control; to attend; or accompany and assist, or attempt to accompany and assist, a minor who has reached 2 years to attend; the exhibition in a public place of a film classified as an R 18+ film or an objectionable film. Maximum penalty— in the case of a film classified as an R 18+ film—10 penalty units; or in the case of an objectionable film—100 penalty units. (sec.23-ssec.2) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the person believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned has reached 18 years or has not reached 2 years.

• (a) cause or permit, or attempt to cause or permit, a minor who— (i) has reached 2 years; and (ii) is in his or her care, custody and control;
• (i) has reached 2 years; and
• (ii) is in his or her care, custody and control;
• to attend; or
• (b) accompany and assist, or attempt to accompany and assist, a minor who has reached 2 years to attend;
• (i) has reached 2 years; and
• (ii) is in his or her care, custody and control;
• (a) in the case of a film classified as an R 18+ film—10 penalty units; or
• (b) in the case of an objectionable film—100 penalty units.

sec.24 Minors not to be present at exhibition of certain films—offence by minor

A minor who has reached 15 years must not be present, or attempt to be present, at the exhibition, in a public place, of a film that is classified as an R 18+ film. s 24 amd 1993 No. 15 s 3 sch ; 1996 No. 56 s 73 ; 2005 No. 24 s 19

sec.25 Power to require particulars of name, address and age

This section applies only to the exhibition of an MA 15+ or R 18+ film. If an inspector, exhibitor or an exhibitor’s employee or agent (the inquirer ) has reasonable grounds for suspecting any of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (3) in relation to a person, the inquirer may require the person to give the particulars mentioned in subsection (4) . The suspected circumstances are— that a person seeking admission, or who has been admitted, to the theatre where the film is about to be, or is being, exhibited has in the person’s care and control, or is accompanying, a minor who has reached— if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or that a person who has been admitted to the theatre where the film has just been exhibited had in the person’s care and control, or accompanied, at any time during the exhibition a minor who had reached— if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or that a person seeking admission, or who has been admitted, to the theatre where the film is about to be, or is being exhibited, or who has been admitted to the theatre where the film has just been exhibited, is a minor who has reached— if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years. The required particulars are— in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (3) (a) or (b) — the person’s correct name and address; and to the person’s best knowledge—the minor’s correct name, address and age; or in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (3) (c) —the person’s correct name, address and age. s 25 sub 1993 No. 15 s 9 amd 2005 No. 24 s 20 (sec.25-ssec.1) This section applies only to the exhibition of an MA 15+ or R 18+ film. (sec.25-ssec.2) If an inspector, exhibitor or an exhibitor’s employee or agent (the inquirer ) has reasonable grounds for suspecting any of the circumstances mentioned in subsection (3) in relation to a person, the inquirer may require the person to give the particulars mentioned in subsection (4) . (sec.25-ssec.3) The suspected circumstances are— that a person seeking admission, or who has been admitted, to the theatre where the film is about to be, or is being, exhibited has in the person’s care and control, or is accompanying, a minor who has reached— if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or that a person who has been admitted to the theatre where the film has just been exhibited had in the person’s care and control, or accompanied, at any time during the exhibition a minor who had reached— if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or that a person seeking admission, or who has been admitted, to the theatre where the film is about to be, or is being exhibited, or who has been admitted to the theatre where the film has just been exhibited, is a minor who has reached— if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years. (sec.25-ssec.4) The required particulars are— in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (3) (a) or (b) — the person’s correct name and address; and to the person’s best knowledge—the minor’s correct name, address and age; or in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (3) (c) —the person’s correct name, address and age.

• (a) that a person seeking admission, or who has been admitted, to the theatre where the film is about to be, or is being, exhibited has in the person’s care and control, or is accompanying, a minor who has reached— (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or
• (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or
• (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or
• (b) that a person who has been admitted to the theatre where the film has just been exhibited had in the person’s care and control, or accompanied, at any time during the exhibition a minor who had reached— (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or
• (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or
• (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or
• (c) that a person seeking admission, or who has been admitted, to the theatre where the film is about to be, or is being exhibited, or who has been admitted to the theatre where the film has just been exhibited, is a minor who has reached— (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years.
• (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or
• (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years.
• (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or
• (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or
• (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or
• (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years; or
• (i) if the film is an MA 15+ film—2 years but not 15 years; or
• (ii) if the film is an R 18+ film—2 years.
• (a) in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (3) (a) or (b) — (i) the person’s correct name and address; and (ii) to the person’s best knowledge—the minor’s correct name, address and age; or
• (i) the person’s correct name and address; and
• (ii) to the person’s best knowledge—the minor’s correct name, address and age; or
• (b) in relation to a person mentioned in subsection (3) (c) —the person’s correct name, address and age.
• (i) the person’s correct name and address; and
• (ii) to the person’s best knowledge—the minor’s correct name, address and age; or

sec.25A Proof of particulars may be required

If an inspector, exhibitor or an exhibitor’s employee or agent (the inquirer ) has reasonable grounds to believe that any of the particulars given by a person under section 25 are false, the inquirer may require the person to produce evidence of the correctness of the particulars. The inquirer may also require a person who is required to provide particulars under section 25 to complete and sign a statement of the particulars in the approved form. s 25A sub 1993 No. 15 s 9 (sec.25A-ssec.1) If an inspector, exhibitor or an exhibitor’s employee or agent (the inquirer ) has reasonable grounds to believe that any of the particulars given by a person under section 25 are false, the inquirer may require the person to produce evidence of the correctness of the particulars. (sec.25A-ssec.2) The inquirer may also require a person who is required to provide particulars under section 25 to complete and sign a statement of the particulars in the approved form.

sec.25B Offences relating to particulars

A person must not fail, without reasonable excuse— to give particulars required under section 25 ; or to produce evidence of the correctness of particulars required under section 25A (1) ; or to complete and sign a statement required under section 25A (2) . Maximum penalty—1 penalty unit. A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) , despite a failure to do an act required by the subsection, if the person— has not, at the time of the failure, attended the exhibiting of the MA 15+ or R 18+ film concerned; and leaves the theatre immediately after the failure. A person must not provide false or misleading— particulars in response to a requirement under section 25 ; or evidence in response to a requirement under section 25A (1) ; or particulars in a statement given in response to a requirement under 25A(2). Maximum penalty—5 penalty units. s 25B sub 1993 No. 15 s 9 amd 2005 No. 24 s 21 (sec.25B-ssec.1) A person must not fail, without reasonable excuse— to give particulars required under section 25 ; or to produce evidence of the correctness of particulars required under section 25A (1) ; or to complete and sign a statement required under section 25A (2) . Maximum penalty—1 penalty unit. (sec.25B-ssec.2) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) , despite a failure to do an act required by the subsection, if the person— has not, at the time of the failure, attended the exhibiting of the MA 15+ or R 18+ film concerned; and leaves the theatre immediately after the failure. (sec.25B-ssec.3) A person must not provide false or misleading— particulars in response to a requirement under section 25 ; or evidence in response to a requirement under section 25A (1) ; or particulars in a statement given in response to a requirement under 25A(2). Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.

• (a) to give particulars required under section 25 ; or
• (b) to produce evidence of the correctness of particulars required under section 25A (1) ; or
• (c) to complete and sign a statement required under section 25A (2) .
• (a) has not, at the time of the failure, attended the exhibiting of the MA 15+ or R 18+ film concerned; and
• (b) leaves the theatre immediately after the failure.
• (a) particulars in response to a requirement under section 25 ; or
• (b) evidence in response to a requirement under section 25A (1) ; or
• (c) particulars in a statement given in response to a requirement under 25A(2).

sec.25C Person may be required to leave theatre

An exhibitor or an exhibitor’s employee or agent (the refuser ) may refuse to admit a person to a theatre, or may require a person to leave a theatre, if the refuser believes on reasonable grounds— that the exhibitor would commit an offence if the exhibitor allowed the person to be, or to continue to be, present in the theatre; or that the person has committed an offence against section 25B . A person must not— enter, or attempt to enter, a theatre after being refused entry under subsection (1) ; or fail to leave a theatre after being required to leave under subsection (1) . Maximum penalty—5 penalty units. s 25C sub 1993 No. 15 s 9 (sec.25C-ssec.1) An exhibitor or an exhibitor’s employee or agent (the refuser ) may refuse to admit a person to a theatre, or may require a person to leave a theatre, if the refuser believes on reasonable grounds— that the exhibitor would commit an offence if the exhibitor allowed the person to be, or to continue to be, present in the theatre; or that the person has committed an offence against section 25B . (sec.25C-ssec.2) A person must not— enter, or attempt to enter, a theatre after being refused entry under subsection (1) ; or fail to leave a theatre after being required to leave under subsection (1) . Maximum penalty—5 penalty units.

• (a) that the exhibitor would commit an offence if the exhibitor allowed the person to be, or to continue to be, present in the theatre; or
• (b) that the person has committed an offence against section 25B .
• (a) enter, or attempt to enter, a theatre after being refused entry under subsection (1) ; or
• (b) fail to leave a theatre after being required to leave under subsection (1) .

sec.25CA Calling in unclassified film for classification

This section applies if— the director has reasonable grounds to believe an unclassified film is not an exempt film; and the film is being published in Queensland, or the director has reasonable grounds to believe the film will be published in Queensland; and if the film is being published in Queensland—the film is not subject to a conditional cultural exemption in relation to the publication. The director may, by written notice given to the publisher of the film, require the publisher to submit an application for its classification. The notice has effect only if it is published in the Commonwealth gazette. The publisher must comply with the notice within 3 business days after receiving it. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (4) for the defendant to prove that the defendant did not intend to publish the film, or cause it to be published, in Queensland. s 25CA ins 2002 No. 13 s 27 amd 2003 No. 94 s 20 ; 2017 No. 17 s 58 (sec.25CA-ssec.1) This section applies if— the director has reasonable grounds to believe an unclassified film is not an exempt film; and the film is being published in Queensland, or the director has reasonable grounds to believe the film will be published in Queensland; and if the film is being published in Queensland—the film is not subject to a conditional cultural exemption in relation to the publication. (sec.25CA-ssec.2) The director may, by written notice given to the publisher of the film, require the publisher to submit an application for its classification. (sec.25CA-ssec.3) The notice has effect only if it is published in the Commonwealth gazette. (sec.25CA-ssec.4) The publisher must comply with the notice within 3 business days after receiving it. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.25CA-ssec.5) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (4) for the defendant to prove that the defendant did not intend to publish the film, or cause it to be published, in Queensland.

• (a) the director has reasonable grounds to believe an unclassified film is not an exempt film; and
• (b) the film is being published in Queensland, or the director has reasonable grounds to believe the film will be published in Queensland; and
• (c) if the film is being published in Queensland—the film is not subject to a conditional cultural exemption in relation to the publication.

sec.25CB Calling in film for reclassification

This section applies if— the board proposes to reclassify a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; and the publisher of the film resides in Queensland or has an office in Queensland. The director may, by written notice given to the publisher, require the publisher to submit a copy of the film for the purpose of reclassifying it. The publisher must comply with the notice within 3 business days after receiving it. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) for the defendant to prove that the defendant did not have a copy of the film. s 25CB ins 2002 No. 3 s 27 amd 2003 No. 94 s 21 ; 2017 No. 17 s 59 (sec.25CB-ssec.1) This section applies if— the board proposes to reclassify a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; and the publisher of the film resides in Queensland or has an office in Queensland. (sec.25CB-ssec.2) The director may, by written notice given to the publisher, require the publisher to submit a copy of the film for the purpose of reclassifying it. (sec.25CB-ssec.3) The publisher must comply with the notice within 3 business days after receiving it. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.25CB-ssec.4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) for the defendant to prove that the defendant did not have a copy of the film.

• (a) the board proposes to reclassify a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; and
• (b) the publisher of the film resides in Queensland or has an office in Queensland.

sec.25CC Obtaining copies for review

This section applies if— an application is made for a review of a classification decision under the Commonwealth Act by a person who is not the original applicant for classification of the film concerned; and the board or review board does not have a copy of the film and a copy is not available to it; and the original applicant or the publisher of the film resides in Queensland or has an office in Queensland. The convenor may, by written notice given to the original applicant or publisher, require the original applicant or publisher to make a copy of the film available for the purpose of the review. A person to whom the notice is given must comply with the notice within 3 business days after receiving it. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) for the defendant to prove that the defendant did not have a copy of the film. s 25CC ins 2002 No. 3 s 27 amd 2003 No. 94 s 22 ; 2008 No. 51 s 20 ; 2017 No. 17 s 60 (sec.25CC-ssec.1) This section applies if— an application is made for a review of a classification decision under the Commonwealth Act by a person who is not the original applicant for classification of the film concerned; and the board or review board does not have a copy of the film and a copy is not available to it; and the original applicant or the publisher of the film resides in Queensland or has an office in Queensland. (sec.25CC-ssec.2) The convenor may, by written notice given to the original applicant or publisher, require the original applicant or publisher to make a copy of the film available for the purpose of the review. (sec.25CC-ssec.3) A person to whom the notice is given must comply with the notice within 3 business days after receiving it. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.25CC-ssec.4) It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence against subsection (3) for the defendant to prove that the defendant did not have a copy of the film.

• (a) an application is made for a review of a classification decision under the Commonwealth Act by a person who is not the original applicant for classification of the film concerned; and
• (b) the board or review board does not have a copy of the film and a copy is not available to it; and
• (c) the original applicant or the publisher of the film resides in Queensland or has an office in Queensland.

sec.25D Power to require certain advertisements to be submitted for approval

The director may, by written notice given to the publisher of a classified film that is being published in Queensland, or that the director reasonably believes will be published in Queensland, require the publisher to submit to the board for approval a copy of each advertisement used or intended to be used in connection with the publication. A person to whom a notice under this section is given must comply with the notice within 3 business days after receiving it. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. s 25D ins 1996 No. 56 s 74 amd 2003 No. 94 s 23 ; 2017 No. 17 s 61 (sec.25D-ssec.1) The director may, by written notice given to the publisher of a classified film that is being published in Queensland, or that the director reasonably believes will be published in Queensland, require the publisher to submit to the board for approval a copy of each advertisement used or intended to be used in connection with the publication. (sec.25D-ssec.2) A person to whom a notice under this section is given must comply with the notice within 3 business days after receiving it. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

sec.25E Defence to prosecution under s 25D

It is a defence to a prosecution for an offence under section 25D , in relation to a classified film the director reasonably believes will be published in Queensland, for the defendant to prove that the defendant did not intend to publish, or authorise or cause someone else to publish, the publication in Queensland. s 25E ins 1996 No. 56 s 74 amd 2003 No. 94 s 24 ; 2017 No. 17 s 62

Advertising and supply of films

sec.26 Prohibition against publishing certain advertisements

A person must not publish, or attempt to publish, an advertisement for an objectionable or unclassified film, unless the advertisement is allowed under the Commonwealth Act . Maximum penalty— for an objectionable film—60 penalty units; or for another film—10 penalty units. The Commonwealth Act , section 31 provides for the Minister, by legislative instrument, to determine a scheme for the advertising of objectionable or unclassified films. A person must not publish an advertisement for a film if, under the Commonwealth Act — an application for approval of the advertisement— has not been made; and if it were made, would be refused; or approval of the advertisement is refused. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. A person may publish an advertisement for a film only in the form in which it is approved under the Commonwealth Act . Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. If an advertisement for a film is approved under the Commonwealth Act on conditions, a person may publish the advertisement only in accordance with the conditions. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. s 26 sub 1996 No. 56 s 75 amd 2008 No. 51 s 21 ; 2013 No. 3 s 30 (sec.26-ssec.1) A person must not publish, or attempt to publish, an advertisement for an objectionable or unclassified film, unless the advertisement is allowed under the Commonwealth Act . Maximum penalty— for an objectionable film—60 penalty units; or for another film—10 penalty units. The Commonwealth Act , section 31 provides for the Minister, by legislative instrument, to determine a scheme for the advertising of objectionable or unclassified films. (sec.26-ssec.2) A person must not publish an advertisement for a film if, under the Commonwealth Act — an application for approval of the advertisement— has not been made; and if it were made, would be refused; or approval of the advertisement is refused. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.26-ssec.3) A person may publish an advertisement for a film only in the form in which it is approved under the Commonwealth Act . Maximum penalty—60 penalty units. (sec.26-ssec.4) If an advertisement for a film is approved under the Commonwealth Act on conditions, a person may publish the advertisement only in accordance with the conditions. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units.

• (a) for an objectionable film—60 penalty units; or
• (b) for another film—10 penalty units.
• (a) an application for approval of the advertisement— (i) has not been made; and (ii) if it were made, would be refused; or
• (i) has not been made; and
• (ii) if it were made, would be refused; or
• (b) approval of the advertisement is refused.
• (i) has not been made; and
• (ii) if it were made, would be refused; or

sec.27 Advertisement to contain determined markings and consumer advice

A person must not publish an advertisement for a classified film unless its determined markings and consumer advice (if any) are— contained in the advertisement; and displayed— in the way determined under the Commonwealth Act; and See the Commonwealth Act, section 8 . so they are clearly visible, having regard to the advertisement’s size and nature. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. Subsection (3) applies if— the board reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or the board revokes— a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) . Display of the determined markings and consumer advice that applied to the film before the reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the period of 30 days after the day the reclassification or revocation takes effect. See the Commonwealth Act , sections 22CH (7) and 28 in relation to when the reclassification or revocation takes effect. s 27 sub 1996 No. 56 s 75 amd 2008 No. 51 s 22 ; 2009 No. 48 s 205 ; 2017 No. 17 s 63 (sec.27-ssec.1) A person must not publish an advertisement for a classified film unless its determined markings and consumer advice (if any) are— contained in the advertisement; and displayed— in the way determined under the Commonwealth Act; and See the Commonwealth Act, section 8 . so they are clearly visible, having regard to the advertisement’s size and nature. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.27-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if— the board reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or the board revokes— a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) . (sec.27-ssec.3) Display of the determined markings and consumer advice that applied to the film before the reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the period of 30 days after the day the reclassification or revocation takes effect. See the Commonwealth Act , sections 22CH (7) and 28 in relation to when the reclassification or revocation takes effect.

• (a) contained in the advertisement; and
• (b) displayed— (i) in the way determined under the Commonwealth Act; and Note— See the Commonwealth Act, section 8 . (ii) so they are clearly visible, having regard to the advertisement’s size and nature.
• (i) in the way determined under the Commonwealth Act; and Note— See the Commonwealth Act, section 8 .
• (ii) so they are clearly visible, having regard to the advertisement’s size and nature.
• (i) in the way determined under the Commonwealth Act; and Note— See the Commonwealth Act, section 8 .
• (ii) so they are clearly visible, having regard to the advertisement’s size and nature.
• (a) the board reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or
• (b) the board revokes— (i) a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or (ii) a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) .
• (i) a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or
• (ii) a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) .
• (i) a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or
• (ii) a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) .

sec.28 False advertising of films prohibited

A person must not publish, or attempt to publish, an advertisement for a classified film that indicates— that the film is unclassified; or that the film has a classification other than its classification under the Commonwealth Act. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. Subsection (3) applies if the board— reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or revokes a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) or 22CH (1) . Indicating the film has the classification that applied to the film before the reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the period of 30 days after the day the reclassification or revocation takes effect. See the Commonwealth Act , sections 22CH (7) and 28 in relation to when the reclassification or revocation takes effect. s 28 amd 1996 No. 56 s 76 ; 2008 No. 51 s 23 ; 2009 No. 48 s 206 ; 2013 No. 3 s 31 ; 2017 No. 17 s 64 (sec.28-ssec.1) A person must not publish, or attempt to publish, an advertisement for a classified film that indicates— that the film is unclassified; or that the film has a classification other than its classification under the Commonwealth Act. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (sec.28-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if the board— reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or revokes a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) or 22CH (1) . (sec.28-ssec.3) Indicating the film has the classification that applied to the film before the reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the period of 30 days after the day the reclassification or revocation takes effect. See the Commonwealth Act , sections 22CH (7) and 28 in relation to when the reclassification or revocation takes effect.

• (a) that the film is unclassified; or
• (b) that the film has a classification other than its classification under the Commonwealth Act.
• (a) reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or
• (b) revokes a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) or 22CH (1) .

sec.29 Markings and consumer advice on containers

A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, a film unless the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is so displayed or sold bears the determined markings for its classification and its consumer advice (if any). Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. Subsection (3) applies if— the board reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or the board revokes— a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) . Bearing the determined markings and consumer advice that applied to the film before the reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the period of 30 days after the day the reclassification or revocation takes effect. See the Commonwealth Act , sections 22CH (7) and 28 in relation to when the reclassification or revocation takes effect. s 29 amd 1996 No. 56 s 77 ; 2017 No. 17 s 65 (sec.29-ssec.1) A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, a film unless the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is so displayed or sold bears the determined markings for its classification and its consumer advice (if any). Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.29-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if— the board reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or the board revokes— a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) . (sec.29-ssec.3) Bearing the determined markings and consumer advice that applied to the film before the reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the period of 30 days after the day the reclassification or revocation takes effect. See the Commonwealth Act , sections 22CH (7) and 28 in relation to when the reclassification or revocation takes effect.

• (a) the board reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or
• (b) the board revokes— (i) a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or (ii) a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) .
• (i) a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or
• (ii) a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) .
• (i) a classification or consumer advice for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) ; or
• (ii) a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22CH (1) .

sec.30 Display of information about classification

A person who sells, or attempts to sell, a classified film on premises open to the public must keep a classifications notice displayed in accordance with subsection (2) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. The notice must be displayed in a conspicuous place and in a way that it can be conveniently read by any person on the premises. s 30 amd 1993 No. 15 s 10 ; 1996 No. 56 s 78 (sec.30-ssec.1) A person who sells, or attempts to sell, a classified film on premises open to the public must keep a classifications notice displayed in accordance with subsection (2) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.30-ssec.2) The notice must be displayed in a conspicuous place and in a way that it can be conveniently read by any person on the premises.

sec.31 Classified films containing advertisements for other films

A person must not sell or display for sale, or attempt to sell or display for sale, a classified film that contains an advertisement relating to— if the film is classified as a G film—a film classified as a PG, M, MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film; or if the film is classified as a PG film—a film classified as an M, MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film; or if the film is classified as an M film—a film classified as an MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film; or if the film is classified as an MA 15+ film—a film classified as an R 18+, X 18+ or RC film; or if a film is classified as an R 18+ film—a film classified as an X 18+ or RC film; or an unclassified film, unless the advertisement is allowed under the Commonwealth Act. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. The Commonwealth Act, section 31 provides for the Commonwealth Minister, by legislative instrument, to determine a scheme for the advertising of unclassified films. s 31 sub 1993 No. 15 s 11 amd 1996 No. 56 s 79 ; 2005 No. 24 s 22 ; 2008 No. 51 s 24

• (a) if the film is classified as a G film—a film classified as a PG, M, MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film; or
• (b) if the film is classified as a PG film—a film classified as an M, MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film; or
• (c) if the film is classified as an M film—a film classified as an MA 15+, R 18+, X 18+ or RC film; or
• (d) if the film is classified as an MA 15+ film—a film classified as an R 18+, X 18+ or RC film; or
• (e) if a film is classified as an R 18+ film—a film classified as an X 18+ or RC film; or
• (f) an unclassified film, unless the advertisement is allowed under the Commonwealth Act.

sec.32 Display for sale of MA 15+ or R 18+ film

A person who displays, or attempts to display, for sale— a film classified as an MA 15+ or R 18+ film; or an advertisement for a film classified as an MA 15+ or R 18+ film; must comply with the conditions that may be prescribed by regulation for the purposes of this section. Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. s 32 sub 1993 No. 15 s 11 amd 2005 No. 24 s 23

• (a) a film classified as an MA 15+ or R 18+ film; or
• (b) an advertisement for a film classified as an MA 15+ or R 18+ film;

sec.33 Sale of MA 15+ or R 18+ film to certain minors prohibited

A person must not sell or deliver, or attempt to sell or deliver, a film classified as an MA 15+ film to a minor who has not reached 15 years unless the minor is accompanied by an adult. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. A person must not sell or deliver, or attempt to sell or deliver, a film classified as an R 18+ film to a minor. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the person or the person’s employee or agent believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned has reached 15 years or is accompanied by an adult. A person does not commit an offence against subsection (2) if the person or the person’s employee or agent believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned has reached 18 years. A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) or (2) if— the minor concerned is employed by a person in a business of selling films; and the delivery takes place in the course of the employment. s 33 sub 1993 No. 15 s 11 amd 2005 No. 24 s 24 ; 2013 No. 3 s 32 (sec.33-ssec.1) A person must not sell or deliver, or attempt to sell or deliver, a film classified as an MA 15+ film to a minor who has not reached 15 years unless the minor is accompanied by an adult. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (sec.33-ssec.2) A person must not sell or deliver, or attempt to sell or deliver, a film classified as an R 18+ film to a minor. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. (sec.33-ssec.3) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) if the person or the person’s employee or agent believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned has reached 15 years or is accompanied by an adult. (sec.33-ssec.4) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (2) if the person or the person’s employee or agent believes on reasonable grounds that the minor concerned has reached 18 years. (sec.33-ssec.5) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) or (2) if— the minor concerned is employed by a person in a business of selling films; and the delivery takes place in the course of the employment.

• (a) the minor concerned is employed by a person in a business of selling films; and
• (b) the delivery takes place in the course of the employment.

sec.34 Display and sale of objectionable and unclassified films prohibited

A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, an objectionable or unclassified film. Maximum penalty— for a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as a G, PG or M film—10 penalty units; or for a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an MA 15+ film—50 penalty units; or for a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an R 18+ film—100 penalty units; or for an X 18+ film or an unclassified film that, if classified, would be an X 18+ film—150 penalty units; or for an RC film or an unclassified film that, if classified, would be an RC film—200 penalty units. s 34 amd 1993 No. 15 s 12 ; 1993 No. 76 s 3 sch 2 ; 1996 No. 56 s 80 ; 2005 No. 24 s 25 ; 2013 No. 3 s 33

• (a) for a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as a G, PG or M film—10 penalty units; or
• (b) for a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an MA 15+ film—50 penalty units; or
• (c) for a film that, if it were classified, would be classified as an R 18+ film—100 penalty units; or
• (d) for an X 18+ film or an unclassified film that, if classified, would be an X 18+ film—150 penalty units; or
• (e) for an RC film or an unclassified film that, if classified, would be an RC film—200 penalty units.

sec.35 Display and sale of improperly marked unclassified films prohibited

A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, an unclassified film if the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is displayed or sold bears a marking or other matter that indicates or suggests that the film has been classified. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months.

sec.36 Display and sale of improperly marked classified films

A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, to a person a classified film if the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is contained bears a mark or other matter indicating that the film is not classified or that the film has a classification other than its classification under the Commonwealth Act. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. Subsection (3) applies if the board— reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or revokes a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) or 22CH (1) . Indicating the film has the classification that applied before the reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the period of 30 days after the day the reclassification or revocation takes effect. See the Commonwealth Act , sections 22CH (7) and 28 in relation to when the reclassification or revocation takes effect. s 36 amd 1996 No. 56 s 81 ; 2017 No. 17 s 66 (sec.36-ssec.1) A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, to a person a classified film if the container, wrapping or casing in which the film is contained bears a mark or other matter indicating that the film is not classified or that the film has a classification other than its classification under the Commonwealth Act. Maximum penalty—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months. (sec.36-ssec.2) Subsection (3) applies if the board— reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or revokes a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) or 22CH (1) . (sec.36-ssec.3) Indicating the film has the classification that applied before the reclassification or revocation is sufficient compliance with subsection (1) for the period of 30 days after the day the reclassification or revocation takes effect. See the Commonwealth Act , sections 22CH (7) and 28 in relation to when the reclassification or revocation takes effect.

• (a) reclassifies a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 39 ; or
• (b) revokes a classification for a film under the Commonwealth Act , section 22B (3) or 22CH (1) .

sec.36A Prohibition against sale of certain films

A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, a film unless the film is displayed for sale or sold with the same title as the title under which it is classified. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. Subsection (1) does not apply to a film contained on a single device consisting only of 2 or more classified films. A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, a classified film other than in the form, without alteration or addition, in which it is classified. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. Subsection (3) does not apply in relation to an alteration or addition of a film that consists of a modification mentioned in the Commonwealth Act , section 20A (2) (a) to (e) or 21 (2) (a) to (d) or (3) . s 36A ins 2008 No. 51 s 25 amd 2017 No. 17 s 67 (sec.36A-ssec.1) A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, a film unless the film is displayed for sale or sold with the same title as the title under which it is classified. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.36A-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a film contained on a single device consisting only of 2 or more classified films. (sec.36A-ssec.3) A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, a classified film other than in the form, without alteration or addition, in which it is classified. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.36A-ssec.4) Subsection (3) does not apply in relation to an alteration or addition of a film that consists of a modification mentioned in the Commonwealth Act , section 20A (2) (a) to (e) or 21 (2) (a) to (d) or (3) .

Objectionable films

sec.37 Public exhibition of objectionable film

A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, an objectionable film in such a way that it can be seen by persons in a public place. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units.

sec.38 Exhibition of an R 18+ or objectionable film before a minor

A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a film classified as an R 18+ film in a place that is not a public place in the presence of a minor unless the person is a parent or guardian of the minor or has the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, an objectionable film in a place that is not a public place in the presence of a minor. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units. s 38 amd 2005 No. 24 s 26 ; 2013 No. 3 s 34 (sec.38-ssec.1) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, a film classified as an R 18+ film in a place that is not a public place in the presence of a minor unless the person is a parent or guardian of the minor or has the consent of a parent or guardian of the minor. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.38-ssec.2) A person must not exhibit, or attempt to exhibit, an objectionable film in a place that is not a public place in the presence of a minor. Maximum penalty—100 penalty units.

sec.39 Display and sale of objectionable film prohibited

A person must not display for sale or sell, or attempt to display for sale or sell, an objectionable film. Maximum penalty— in the case of a film that is or would, if classified, be classified as an X 18+ film under the Commonwealth Act—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months; or in any other case—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. s 39 amd 1996 No. 56 s 82 ; 2005 No. 24 s 27

• (a) in the case of a film that is or would, if classified, be classified as an X 18+ film under the Commonwealth Act—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months; or
• (b) in any other case—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.

sec.40 Keeping together of classified and objectionable films prohibited

A person must not, on any premises on or from which classified films are sold or displayed for the purposes of sale, keep or have possession of an objectionable film. Maximum penalty— in the case of a film that is or would, if classified, be classified as an X 18+ film under the Commonwealth Act—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months; or in any other case—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. s 40 amd 1996 No. 56 s 83 ; 2005 No. 24 s 28

• (a) in the case of a film that is or would, if classified, be classified as an X 18+ film under the Commonwealth Act—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months; or
• (b) in any other case—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.

sec.41 Possession of objectionable film

A person must not have possession of an objectionable film for the purpose of sale. Maximum penalty— in the case of a film that is or would, if classified, be classified as an X 18+ film under the Commonwealth Act—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months; or in any other case—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. A person must not have possession of an objectionable film for the purpose of exhibition in a public place. Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. A person must not knowingly have possession of a child abuse film. Maximum penalty—150 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment. s 41 amd 1993 No. 15 s 13 ; 1995 No. 50 s 3 sch ; 1996 No. 56 s 84 ; 2005 No. 24 s 29 (sec.41-ssec.1) A person must not have possession of an objectionable film for the purpose of sale. Maximum penalty— in the case of a film that is or would, if classified, be classified as an X 18+ film under the Commonwealth Act—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months; or in any other case—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. (sec.41-ssec.2) A person must not have possession of an objectionable film for the purpose of exhibition in a public place. Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. (sec.41-ssec.3) A person must not knowingly have possession of a child abuse film. Maximum penalty—150 penalty units or 12 months imprisonment.

• (a) in the case of a film that is or would, if classified, be classified as an X 18+ film under the Commonwealth Act—60 penalty units or imprisonment for 6 months; or
• (b) in any other case—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years.

sec.42 Making objectionable film

A person must not, for the purpose of gain, make or produce, or attempt to make or produce, an objectionable film. Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. A person must not, for the purpose of gain, copy, or attempt to copy, an objectionable film. Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. A person must not make, or attempt to make, a child abuse film. Maximum penalty—1000 penalty units or imprisonment for 5 years. A person must not copy, or attempt to copy, a child abuse film. Maximum penalty—800 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years. (sec.42-ssec.1) A person must not, for the purpose of gain, make or produce, or attempt to make or produce, an objectionable film. Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. (sec.42-ssec.2) A person must not, for the purpose of gain, copy, or attempt to copy, an objectionable film. Maximum penalty—250 penalty units or imprisonment for 2 years. (sec.42-ssec.3) A person must not make, or attempt to make, a child abuse film. Maximum penalty—1000 penalty units or imprisonment for 5 years. (sec.42-ssec.4) A person must not copy, or attempt to copy, a child abuse film. Maximum penalty—800 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years.

sec.43 Procurement of minor for objectionable film

A person must not procure, or attempt to procure, a minor to be in any way concerned in the making or production of an objectionable film. Maximum penalty—800 penalty units or imprisonment for 3 years.

sec.44 No liability in certain circumstances

A person is not guilty of an offence against section 41 or 42 (1) in relation to an objectionable film of a kind mentioned in subsection (3) if— the person took all reasonable steps to obtain classification of the film, having regard to the stage of making or production of the film or the time that has elapsed since making or production of the film; and the person believes on reasonable grounds that the film will be classified other than X 18+ or RC. For subsection (2) , the kinds of objectionable film are— a film that would be classified RC because it depicts, expresses or otherwise deals with matters of sex, drug misuse or addiction, crime, cruelty, violence or revolting or abhorrent phenomena in a way that it offends against the standards of morality, decency and propriety generally accepted by reasonable adults to the extent that it should not be classified; and a film that would be classified X 18+ because it— explicitly depicts sexual activity between adults, where there is no sexual violence, coercion or nonconsent of any kind, in a way that it is likely to offend a reasonable adult; and is unsuitable for a minor to view. s 44 amd 1996 No. 56 s 85 ; 2005 No. 24 s 30 (sec.44-ssec.2) A person is not guilty of an offence against section 41 or 42 (1) in relation to an objectionable film of a kind mentioned in subsection (3) if— the person took all reasonable steps to obtain classification of the film, having regard to the stage of making or production of the film or the time that has elapsed since making or production of the film; and the person believes on reasonable grounds that the film will be classified other than X 18+ or RC. (sec.44-ssec.3) For subsection (2) , the kinds of objectionable film are— a film that would be classified RC because it depicts, expresses or otherwise deals with matters of sex, drug misuse or addiction, crime, cruelty, violence or revolting or abhorrent phenomena in a way that it offends against the standards of morality, decency and propriety generally accepted by reasonable adults to the extent that it should not be classified; and a film that would be classified X 18+ because it— explicitly depicts sexual activity between adults, where there is no sexual violence, coercion or nonconsent of any kind, in a way that it is likely to offend a reasonable adult; and is unsuitable for a minor to view.

• (a) the person took all reasonable steps to obtain classification of the film, having regard to the stage of making or production of the film or the time that has elapsed since making or production of the film; and
• (b) the person believes on reasonable grounds that the film will be classified other than X 18+ or RC.
• (a) a film that would be classified RC because it depicts, expresses or otherwise deals with matters of sex, drug misuse or addiction, crime, cruelty, violence or revolting or abhorrent phenomena in a way that it offends against the standards of morality, decency and propriety generally accepted by reasonable adults to the extent that it should not be classified; and
• (b) a film that would be classified X 18+ because it— (i) explicitly depicts sexual activity between adults, where there is no sexual violence, coercion or nonconsent of any kind, in a way that it is likely to offend a reasonable adult; and (ii) is unsuitable for a minor to view.
• (i) explicitly depicts sexual activity between adults, where there is no sexual violence, coercion or nonconsent of any kind, in a way that it is likely to offend a reasonable adult; and
• (ii) is unsuitable for a minor to view.
• (i) explicitly depicts sexual activity between adults, where there is no sexual violence, coercion or nonconsent of any kind, in a way that it is likely to offend a reasonable adult; and
• (ii) is unsuitable for a minor to view.

Investigation and enforcement

sec.45 Inspector to produce identity card

An inspector who is not a police officer is not entitled to exercise powers under this part in relation to another person unless the inspector first produces the inspector’s identity card for inspection by the person.

sec.46 Entry and search—monitoring compliance

Subject to subsection (2) , an inspector may, for the purpose of finding out whether the requirements of this Act are being complied with— enter or board any place; and exercise the powers set out in section 48 . An inspector must not enter or board a place, or exercise a power under subsection (1) , unless— the occupier of the place (if any) consents to the entry or boarding or exercise of the power; or a warrant under section 49 authorises the entry or exercise of the power; or the place is premises, or that part of premises, to which the public are admitted (whether or not for consideration) and the entry is made when members of the public attend or the premises are open for admission by the public. An inspector who is permitted by this section to enter or board a vehicle, vessel or aircraft may, for the purpose of effecting the entry or boarding and for the purpose of exercising any powers that the inspector is permitted to exercise, stop and detain the vehicle, vessel or aircraft. (sec.46-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (2) , an inspector may, for the purpose of finding out whether the requirements of this Act are being complied with— enter or board any place; and exercise the powers set out in section 48 . (sec.46-ssec.2) An inspector must not enter or board a place, or exercise a power under subsection (1) , unless— the occupier of the place (if any) consents to the entry or boarding or exercise of the power; or a warrant under section 49 authorises the entry or exercise of the power; or the place is premises, or that part of premises, to which the public are admitted (whether or not for consideration) and the entry is made when members of the public attend or the premises are open for admission by the public. (sec.46-ssec.3) An inspector who is permitted by this section to enter or board a vehicle, vessel or aircraft may, for the purpose of effecting the entry or boarding and for the purpose of exercising any powers that the inspector is permitted to exercise, stop and detain the vehicle, vessel or aircraft.

• (a) enter or board any place; and
• (b) exercise the powers set out in section 48 .
• (a) the occupier of the place (if any) consents to the entry or boarding or exercise of the power; or
• (b) a warrant under section 49 authorises the entry or exercise of the power; or
• (c) the place is premises, or that part of premises, to which the public are admitted (whether or not for consideration) and the entry is made when members of the public attend or the premises are open for admission by the public.

sec.47 Entry and search—evidence of offences

Subject to subsection (3) , if an inspector has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is in or on a place a particular thing ( the evidence ) that may afford evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act, the inspector may— enter or board the place; and exercise the powers set out in section 48 . If an inspector enters or boards the place and finds the evidence, the following provisions have effect— the inspector may seize the evidence; subject to section 63 , the inspector may keep the evidence for 1 year or, if a prosecution for an offence against this Act in the commission of which the evidence may have been used or otherwise involved is instituted within that period, until the completion of the proceedings for the offence and of any appeal from the decision in relation to the proceedings; if the evidence is a document—while the inspector has possession of the document, the inspector may take extracts from and make copies of the document but must allow the document to be inspected at any reasonable time by a person who would be entitled to inspect it if it were not in the inspector’s possession. An inspector must not enter or board the place or exercise a power under subsection (1) unless— the occupier (if any) of the place consents to the entry or boarding or exercise of the power; or a warrant under section 50 that was issued in relation to the evidence authorises the entry or boarding or exercise of the power. If in the course of searching the place under subsection (1) under a warrant under section 50 , an inspector— finds a thing that the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds to be— a thing (other than the evidence) that will afford evidence of the commission of the offence mentioned in subsection (1) ; or a thing that will afford evidence of the commission of another offence against this Act; and the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is necessary to seize the thing to prevent— its concealment, loss or destruction; or its use in committing, continuing or repeating the offence mentioned in subsection (1) , or the other offence, as the case may be; subsection (2) applies to the thing as if it were the evidence. s 47 amd 1996 No. 56 s 86 (sec.47-ssec.1) Subject to subsection (3) , if an inspector has reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is in or on a place a particular thing ( the evidence ) that may afford evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act, the inspector may— enter or board the place; and exercise the powers set out in section 48 . (sec.47-ssec.2) If an inspector enters or boards the place and finds the evidence, the following provisions have effect— the inspector may seize the evidence; subject to section 63 , the inspector may keep the evidence for 1 year or, if a prosecution for an offence against this Act in the commission of which the evidence may have been used or otherwise involved is instituted within that period, until the completion of the proceedings for the offence and of any appeal from the decision in relation to the proceedings; if the evidence is a document—while the inspector has possession of the document, the inspector may take extracts from and make copies of the document but must allow the document to be inspected at any reasonable time by a person who would be entitled to inspect it if it were not in the inspector’s possession. (sec.47-ssec.3) An inspector must not enter or board the place or exercise a power under subsection (1) unless— the occupier (if any) of the place consents to the entry or boarding or exercise of the power; or a warrant under section 50 that was issued in relation to the evidence authorises the entry or boarding or exercise of the power. (sec.47-ssec.4) If in the course of searching the place under subsection (1) under a warrant under section 50 , an inspector— finds a thing that the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds to be— a thing (other than the evidence) that will afford evidence of the commission of the offence mentioned in subsection (1) ; or a thing that will afford evidence of the commission of another offence against this Act; and the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is necessary to seize the thing to prevent— its concealment, loss or destruction; or its use in committing, continuing or repeating the offence mentioned in subsection (1) , or the other offence, as the case may be; subsection (2) applies to the thing as if it were the evidence.

• (a) enter or board the place; and
• (b) exercise the powers set out in section 48 .
• (a) the inspector may seize the evidence;
• (b) subject to section 63 , the inspector may keep the evidence for 1 year or, if a prosecution for an offence against this Act in the commission of which the evidence may have been used or otherwise involved is instituted within that period, until the completion of the proceedings for the offence and of any appeal from the decision in relation to the proceedings;
• (c) if the evidence is a document—while the inspector has possession of the document, the inspector may take extracts from and make copies of the document but must allow the document to be inspected at any reasonable time by a person who would be entitled to inspect it if it were not in the inspector’s possession.
• (a) the occupier (if any) of the place consents to the entry or boarding or exercise of the power; or
• (b) a warrant under section 50 that was issued in relation to the evidence authorises the entry or boarding or exercise of the power.
• (a) finds a thing that the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds to be— (i) a thing (other than the evidence) that will afford evidence of the commission of the offence mentioned in subsection (1) ; or (ii) a thing that will afford evidence of the commission of another offence against this Act; and
• (i) a thing (other than the evidence) that will afford evidence of the commission of the offence mentioned in subsection (1) ; or
• (ii) a thing that will afford evidence of the commission of another offence against this Act; and
• (b) the inspector believes, on reasonable grounds, that it is necessary to seize the thing to prevent— (i) its concealment, loss or destruction; or (ii) its use in committing, continuing or repeating the offence mentioned in subsection (1) , or the other offence, as the case may be;
• (i) its concealment, loss or destruction; or
• (ii) its use in committing, continuing or repeating the offence mentioned in subsection (1) , or the other offence, as the case may be;
• (i) a thing (other than the evidence) that will afford evidence of the commission of the offence mentioned in subsection (1) ; or
• (ii) a thing that will afford evidence of the commission of another offence against this Act; and
• (i) its concealment, loss or destruction; or
• (ii) its use in committing, continuing or repeating the offence mentioned in subsection (1) , or the other offence, as the case may be;

sec.48 General powers of inspector in relation to places

The powers an inspector may exercise under section 46 (1) (b) or 47 (1) (b) in relation to a place are as follows— to search any part of the place; to inspect or examine anything in or on the place; to take extracts from, and make copies of, any documents in or on the place; to take into or onto the place such equipment and materials as the inspector requires for the purpose of exercising any powers in relation to the place; to require the occupier or any person in or on the place to give to the inspector reasonable assistance in relation to the exercise of the inspector’s powers mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) . A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a requirement made under subsection (1) (e) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. It is a reasonable excuse for a person to fail to answer a question or produce a document if answering the question, or producing the document, might tend to incriminate the person. (sec.48-ssec.1) The powers an inspector may exercise under section 46 (1) (b) or 47 (1) (b) in relation to a place are as follows— to search any part of the place; to inspect or examine anything in or on the place; to take extracts from, and make copies of, any documents in or on the place; to take into or onto the place such equipment and materials as the inspector requires for the purpose of exercising any powers in relation to the place; to require the occupier or any person in or on the place to give to the inspector reasonable assistance in relation to the exercise of the inspector’s powers mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) . (sec.48-ssec.2) A person must not, without reasonable excuse, fail to comply with a requirement made under subsection (1) (e) . Maximum penalty—10 penalty units. (sec.48-ssec.3) It is a reasonable excuse for a person to fail to answer a question or produce a document if answering the question, or producing the document, might tend to incriminate the person.

• (a) to search any part of the place;
• (b) to inspect or examine anything in or on the place;
• (c) to take extracts from, and make copies of, any documents in or on the place;
• (d) to take into or onto the place such equipment and materials as the inspector requires for the purpose of exercising any powers in relation to the place;
• (e) to require the occupier or any person in or on the place to give to the inspector reasonable assistance in relation to the exercise of the inspector’s powers mentioned in paragraphs (a) to (d) .

sec.49 Monitoring warrants

An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this section in relation to a particular place (other than a dwelling or that part of premises used as a dwelling). Subject to subsection (3) , the magistrate may issue the warrant if the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that it is reasonably necessary that the inspector should have access to the place for the purpose of finding out whether the requirements of this Act are being complied with. If the magistrate requires further information concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought, the magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the inspector or some other person has given the information to the magistrate in the form (either orally or by affidavit) that the magistrate requires. The warrant must— authorise the inspector, with such assistance and by such force as is necessary and reasonable— to enter the place; and to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or night; and specify the day (not more than 6 months after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and state the purpose for which the warrant is issued. (sec.49-ssec.1) An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this section in relation to a particular place (other than a dwelling or that part of premises used as a dwelling). (sec.49-ssec.2) Subject to subsection (3) , the magistrate may issue the warrant if the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that it is reasonably necessary that the inspector should have access to the place for the purpose of finding out whether the requirements of this Act are being complied with. (sec.49-ssec.3) If the magistrate requires further information concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought, the magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the inspector or some other person has given the information to the magistrate in the form (either orally or by affidavit) that the magistrate requires. (sec.49-ssec.4) The warrant must— authorise the inspector, with such assistance and by such force as is necessary and reasonable— to enter the place; and to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or night; and specify the day (not more than 6 months after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and state the purpose for which the warrant is issued.

• (a) authorise the inspector, with such assistance and by such force as is necessary and reasonable— (i) to enter the place; and (ii) to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and
• (i) to enter the place; and
• (ii) to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and
• (b) state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or night; and
• (c) specify the day (not more than 6 months after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and
• (d) state the purpose for which the warrant is issued.
• (i) to enter the place; and
• (ii) to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and

sec.50 Offence-related warrants

An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this section in relation to a particular place. Subject to subsection (3) , the magistrate may issue the warrant if the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is, or there may be within the next 72 hours, in or on the place a particular thing ( the evidence ) that may afford evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act. If the magistrate requires further information concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought, the magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the inspector or some other person has given the information to the magistrate in the form (either orally or by affidavit) that the magistrate requires. The warrant must— authorise the inspector, with such assistance and by such force as is necessary and reasonable— to enter the place; and to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and to seize the evidence; and state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or night; and specify the day (not more than 7 days after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and state the purposes for which the warrant is issued. (sec.50-ssec.1) An inspector may apply to a magistrate for a warrant under this section in relation to a particular place. (sec.50-ssec.2) Subject to subsection (3) , the magistrate may issue the warrant if the magistrate is satisfied, by information on oath, that there are reasonable grounds for suspecting that there is, or there may be within the next 72 hours, in or on the place a particular thing ( the evidence ) that may afford evidence of the commission of an offence against this Act. (sec.50-ssec.3) If the magistrate requires further information concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought, the magistrate must not issue the warrant unless the inspector or some other person has given the information to the magistrate in the form (either orally or by affidavit) that the magistrate requires. (sec.50-ssec.4) The warrant must— authorise the inspector, with such assistance and by such force as is necessary and reasonable— to enter the place; and to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and to seize the evidence; and state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or night; and specify the day (not more than 7 days after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and state the purposes for which the warrant is issued.

• (a) authorise the inspector, with such assistance and by such force as is necessary and reasonable— (i) to enter the place; and (ii) to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and (iii) to seize the evidence; and
• (i) to enter the place; and
• (ii) to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and
• (iii) to seize the evidence; and
• (b) state whether the entry is authorised to be made at any time of the day or night or during specified hours of the day or night; and
• (c) specify the day (not more than 7 days after the issue of the warrant) on which the warrant ceases to have effect; and
• (d) state the purposes for which the warrant is issued.
• (i) to enter the place; and
• (ii) to exercise the powers set out in section 48 ; and
• (iii) to seize the evidence; and

sec.51 Offence-related warrant may be granted by telephone

If, because of circumstances of urgency, an inspector considers it necessary to do so, the inspector may, under this section, apply by telephone for a warrant under section 50 . Before applying for the warrant, the inspector must prepare an information of the kind mentioned in section 50 (2) that sets out the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is sought. If it is necessary to do so, an inspector may apply for the warrant before the information has been sworn. If the magistrate is satisfied— after having considered the terms of the information; and after having received such further information (if any) as the magistrate requires concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought; that there are reasonable grounds for issuing the warrant, the magistrate may, under section 50 , complete and sign such warrant as the magistrate would issue under that section if the application had been made under that section. If the magistrate completes and signs the warrant— the magistrate must— tell the inspector what the terms of the warrant are; and tell the inspector the day on which and the time at which the warrant was signed; and record on the warrant the reasons for granting the warrant; and the inspector must— complete a form of warrant in the same terms as the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate; and write on the form of warrant the name of the magistrate and the day on which and the time at which the magistrate signed the warrant. The inspector must also, not later than the day after the day of expiry or execution of the warrant (whichever is the earlier), send to the magistrate— the form of warrant completed by the inspector; and the information mentioned in subsection (2) , which must have been duly sworn. When the magistrate receives the documents mentioned in subsection (6) , the magistrate must— attach them to the warrant that the magistrate completed and signed; and deal with them in the way in which the magistrate would have dealt with the information if the application for the warrant had been made under section 50 . A form of warrant duly completed by the inspector under subsection (5) is authority for any entry, search, seizure or other exercise of a power that the warrant signed by the magistrate authorises. If— it is material, in a proceeding, for a court to be satisfied that an entry, search, seizure or other exercise of power was authorised by this section; and the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate authorising the exercise of power is not produced in evidence; the court must assume, unless the contrary is proved, that the exercise of power was not authorised by such a warrant. (sec.51-ssec.1) If, because of circumstances of urgency, an inspector considers it necessary to do so, the inspector may, under this section, apply by telephone for a warrant under section 50 . (sec.51-ssec.2) Before applying for the warrant, the inspector must prepare an information of the kind mentioned in section 50 (2) that sets out the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is sought. (sec.51-ssec.3) If it is necessary to do so, an inspector may apply for the warrant before the information has been sworn. (sec.51-ssec.4) If the magistrate is satisfied— after having considered the terms of the information; and after having received such further information (if any) as the magistrate requires concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought; that there are reasonable grounds for issuing the warrant, the magistrate may, under section 50 , complete and sign such warrant as the magistrate would issue under that section if the application had been made under that section. (sec.51-ssec.5) If the magistrate completes and signs the warrant— the magistrate must— tell the inspector what the terms of the warrant are; and tell the inspector the day on which and the time at which the warrant was signed; and record on the warrant the reasons for granting the warrant; and the inspector must— complete a form of warrant in the same terms as the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate; and write on the form of warrant the name of the magistrate and the day on which and the time at which the magistrate signed the warrant. (sec.51-ssec.6) The inspector must also, not later than the day after the day of expiry or execution of the warrant (whichever is the earlier), send to the magistrate— the form of warrant completed by the inspector; and the information mentioned in subsection (2) , which must have been duly sworn. (sec.51-ssec.7) When the magistrate receives the documents mentioned in subsection (6) , the magistrate must— attach them to the warrant that the magistrate completed and signed; and deal with them in the way in which the magistrate would have dealt with the information if the application for the warrant had been made under section 50 . (sec.51-ssec.8) A form of warrant duly completed by the inspector under subsection (5) is authority for any entry, search, seizure or other exercise of a power that the warrant signed by the magistrate authorises. (sec.51-ssec.9) If— it is material, in a proceeding, for a court to be satisfied that an entry, search, seizure or other exercise of power was authorised by this section; and the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate authorising the exercise of power is not produced in evidence; the court must assume, unless the contrary is proved, that the exercise of power was not authorised by such a warrant.

• (a) after having considered the terms of the information; and
• (b) after having received such further information (if any) as the magistrate requires concerning the grounds on which the issue of the warrant is being sought;
• (a) the magistrate must— (i) tell the inspector what the terms of the warrant are; and (ii) tell the inspector the day on which and the time at which the warrant was signed; and (iii) record on the warrant the reasons for granting the warrant; and
• (i) tell the inspector what the terms of the warrant are; and
• (ii) tell the inspector the day on which and the time at which the warrant was signed; and
• (iii) record on the warrant the reasons for granting the warrant; and
• (b) the inspector must— (i) complete a form of warrant in the same terms as the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate; and (ii) write on the form of warrant the name of the magistrate and the day on which and the time at which the magistrate signed the warrant.
• (i) complete a form of warrant in the same terms as the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate; and
• (ii) write on the form of warrant the name of the magistrate and the day on which and the time at which the magistrate signed the warrant.
• (i) tell the inspector what the terms of the warrant are; and
• (ii) tell the inspector the day on which and the time at which the warrant was signed; and
• (iii) record on the warrant the reasons for granting the warrant; and
• (i) complete a form of warrant in the same terms as the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate; and
• (ii) write on the form of warrant the name of the magistrate and the day on which and the time at which the magistrate signed the warrant.
• (a) the form of warrant completed by the inspector; and
• (b) the information mentioned in subsection (2) , which must have been duly sworn.
• (a) attach them to the warrant that the magistrate completed and signed; and
• (b) deal with them in the way in which the magistrate would have dealt with the information if the application for the warrant had been made under section 50 .
• (a) it is material, in a proceeding, for a court to be satisfied that an entry, search, seizure or other exercise of power was authorised by this section; and
• (b) the warrant completed and signed by the magistrate authorising the exercise of power is not produced in evidence;

sec.52 Additional power of inspector to seize films

This section applies if— a person makes a complaint to an inspector about a film; and the inspector reasonably believes the film is an objectionable film. The inspector may seize the film from any place the inspector may lawfully enter or board. An inspector who seizes a film under subsection (2) must, as soon as practicable, submit the film to the board for classification. If a film seized under subsection (2) is classified, the inspector must, as soon as practicable after it is classified, return the film to the person who appears to be entitled to it. Subsection (4) does not apply if the film is classified as an X 18+ or RC film. s 52 ins 2008 No. 51 s 26 sub 2017 No. 17 s 68 (sec.52-ssec.1) This section applies if— a person makes a complaint to an inspector about a film; and the inspector reasonably believes the film is an objectionable film. (sec.52-ssec.2) The inspector may seize the film from any place the inspector may lawfully enter or board. (sec.52-ssec.3) An inspector who seizes a film under subsection (2) must, as soon as practicable, submit the film to the board for classification. (sec.52-ssec.4) If a film seized under subsection (2) is classified, the inspector must, as soon as practicable after it is classified, return the film to the person who appears to be entitled to it. (sec.52-ssec.5) Subsection (4) does not apply if the film is classified as an X 18+ or RC film.

• (a) a person makes a complaint to an inspector about a film; and
• (b) the inspector reasonably believes the film is an objectionable film.

sec.53 Inspector may require name and address

An inspector who— finds a person committing, or finds a person that the inspector reasonably suspects of having committed, an offence against this Act; or is making inquiries or investigations with a view to establishing whether or not an offence against this Act has been committed by a person; or reasonably believes that the name and address of a person is required for the purpose of— giving effect to a provision of this Act; or enabling the inspector to carry out the inspector’s functions under this Act; may require the person to state the person’s name and address and, if the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that the name or address given is false, may require evidence of its correctness. A person who is required under subsection (1) to state the person’s name or address must not— fail to comply with the requirement; or state a false name or address. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. A person who is required under subsection (1) to give evidence of the correctness of a name or address must not fail to give the evidence or give false evidence. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.53-ssec.1) An inspector who— finds a person committing, or finds a person that the inspector reasonably suspects of having committed, an offence against this Act; or is making inquiries or investigations with a view to establishing whether or not an offence against this Act has been committed by a person; or reasonably believes that the name and address of a person is required for the purpose of— giving effect to a provision of this Act; or enabling the inspector to carry out the inspector’s functions under this Act; may require the person to state the person’s name and address and, if the inspector has reasonable grounds to believe that the name or address given is false, may require evidence of its correctness. (sec.53-ssec.2) A person who is required under subsection (1) to state the person’s name or address must not— fail to comply with the requirement; or state a false name or address. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units. (sec.53-ssec.3) A person who is required under subsection (1) to give evidence of the correctness of a name or address must not fail to give the evidence or give false evidence. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

• (a) finds a person committing, or finds a person that the inspector reasonably suspects of having committed, an offence against this Act; or
• (b) is making inquiries or investigations with a view to establishing whether or not an offence against this Act has been committed by a person; or
• (c) reasonably believes that the name and address of a person is required for the purpose of— (i) giving effect to a provision of this Act; or (ii) enabling the inspector to carry out the inspector’s functions under this Act;
• (i) giving effect to a provision of this Act; or
• (ii) enabling the inspector to carry out the inspector’s functions under this Act;
• (i) giving effect to a provision of this Act; or
• (ii) enabling the inspector to carry out the inspector’s functions under this Act;
• (a) fail to comply with the requirement; or
• (b) state a false name or address.

sec.54 Obstruction etc. of inspectors

A person must not, without reasonable excuse, obstruct, hinder or resist an inspector in the exercise of a power under this Act. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

sec.55 False or misleading statements

A person must not— make a statement to an inspector that the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular; or omit from a statement made to an inspector any matter or thing without which the statement is, to the knowledge of the person, misleading in a material particular; or give to an inspector a document containing information that the person knows is false, misleading or incomplete in a material particular without— indicating to the inspector that the document is false, misleading or incomplete and the respect in which the document is false, misleading or incomplete; and providing correct information to the inspector if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information. Maximum penalty—50 penalty units.

• (a) make a statement to an inspector that the person knows is false or misleading in a material particular; or
• (b) omit from a statement made to an inspector any matter or thing without which the statement is, to the knowledge of the person, misleading in a material particular; or
• (c) give to an inspector a document containing information that the person knows is false, misleading or incomplete in a material particular without— (i) indicating to the inspector that the document is false, misleading or incomplete and the respect in which the document is false, misleading or incomplete; and (ii) providing correct information to the inspector if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information.
• (i) indicating to the inspector that the document is false, misleading or incomplete and the respect in which the document is false, misleading or incomplete; and
• (ii) providing correct information to the inspector if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information.
• (i) indicating to the inspector that the document is false, misleading or incomplete and the respect in which the document is false, misleading or incomplete; and
• (ii) providing correct information to the inspector if the person has, or can reasonably obtain, the correct information.

Section sec.56

s 56 amd 2008 No. 59 s 20 ; 2009 No. 48 s 207 sub 2013 No. 3 s 36 om 2017 No. 17 s 69

Section sec.57

s 57 amd 2008 No. 59 s 21 sub 2013 No. 3 s 36 om 2017 No. 17 s 69

Section sec.58

s 58 amd 2005 No. 4 s 30 sch 1 ; 2008 No. 59 s 22 om 2013 No. 3 s 36

Section sec.59

s 59 sub 2008 No. 51 s 27 ; 2009 No. 24 s 1382 om 2013 No. 3 s 36

Section sec.59A

s 59A ins 2013 No. 3 s 37 om 2017 No. 17 s 69

Section sec.59B

s 59B ins 2013 No. 3 s 37 om 2017 No. 17 s 69

Miscellaneous

sec.60 Evidentiary provisions

In a proceeding for an offence against this Act, a document purporting to be a certificate given by the director or the convenor under the Commonwealth Act , section 25 or 87 and stating any of the following matters is evidence of the matter— whether a stated film has been classified; if a stated film has been classified—the classification given to the film; whether a stated advertisement has been approved, or refused approval, under the Commonwealth Act , section 29 . In a proceeding for an offence against this Act, it is not necessary to prove the complainant’s authority to start the proceeding. s 60 amd 1993 No. 15 s 14 ; 1996 No. 56 s 87 ; 2005 No. 24 s 31 ; 2008 No. 51 s 28 ; 2017 No. 17 s 70 (sec.60-ssec.1) In a proceeding for an offence against this Act, a document purporting to be a certificate given by the director or the convenor under the Commonwealth Act , section 25 or 87 and stating any of the following matters is evidence of the matter— whether a stated film has been classified; if a stated film has been classified—the classification given to the film; whether a stated advertisement has been approved, or refused approval, under the Commonwealth Act , section 29 . (sec.60-ssec.2) In a proceeding for an offence against this Act, it is not necessary to prove the complainant’s authority to start the proceeding.

• (a) whether a stated film has been classified;
• (b) if a stated film has been classified—the classification given to the film;
• (c) whether a stated advertisement has been approved, or refused approval, under the Commonwealth Act , section 29 .

sec.61 Indictable offences and summary offences

An offence— against section 43 (Procurement of minor for objectionable film); or against another provision of this Act involving a child abuse film; is punishable on indictment. Any other offence against this Act is punishable summarily. An indictable offence against this Act may, at the election of the defendant, be heard and determined summarily. A complaint under the Justices Act 1886 for a summary offence against this Act may be made only by a person authorised in writing by the Minister. For subsection (4) , the Minister may authorise a person either generally or in relation to a stated complaint. s 61 amd 2017 No. 17 s 71 (sec.61-ssec.1) An offence— against section 43 (Procurement of minor for objectionable film); or against another provision of this Act involving a child abuse film; is punishable on indictment. (sec.61-ssec.2) Any other offence against this Act is punishable summarily. (sec.61-ssec.3) An indictable offence against this Act may, at the election of the defendant, be heard and determined summarily. (sec.61-ssec.4) A complaint under the Justices Act 1886 for a summary offence against this Act may be made only by a person authorised in writing by the Minister. (sec.61-ssec.5) For subsection (4) , the Minister may authorise a person either generally or in relation to a stated complaint.

• (a) against section 43 (Procurement of minor for objectionable film); or
• (b) against another provision of this Act involving a child abuse film;

sec.62 Forfeiture

If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act that relates to an objectionable film, the court by or before which the person is convicted may, in addition to imposing any penalty, order that the film or anything used in connection with the commission of the offence be forfeited. A film or thing that is forfeited under subsection (1) may be destroyed or otherwise dealt with as directed by the Minister. (sec.62-ssec.1) If a person is convicted of an offence against this Act that relates to an objectionable film, the court by or before which the person is convicted may, in addition to imposing any penalty, order that the film or anything used in connection with the commission of the offence be forfeited. (sec.62-ssec.2) A film or thing that is forfeited under subsection (1) may be destroyed or otherwise dealt with as directed by the Minister.

sec.63 Return of seized films

An inspector who seizes a film must, unless otherwise ordered by a court, return the film to the person who is entitled to possession of it if— it is not required as evidence in a proceeding for an offence against this or any other Act; and all proceedings (if any) instituted for an offence in relation to the film are finally determined (whether or not on appeal) and no person has been convicted of an offence against this or any other Act in relation to the film. Subsection (1) does not apply to a child abuse film. (sec.63-ssec.1) An inspector who seizes a film must, unless otherwise ordered by a court, return the film to the person who is entitled to possession of it if— it is not required as evidence in a proceeding for an offence against this or any other Act; and all proceedings (if any) instituted for an offence in relation to the film are finally determined (whether or not on appeal) and no person has been convicted of an offence against this or any other Act in relation to the film. (sec.63-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a child abuse film.

• (a) it is not required as evidence in a proceeding for an offence against this or any other Act; and
• (b) all proceedings (if any) instituted for an offence in relation to the film are finally determined (whether or not on appeal) and no person has been convicted of an offence against this or any other Act in relation to the film.

sec.64 Certain classified films not indecent or obscene

A classified film is not an indecent or obscene publication for the purposes of the Criminal Code . Subsection (1) does not apply to a film classified X 18+ or RC. Also, to the extent a film is subject to a conditional cultural exemption in relation to a relevant showing, the film is not indecent or obscene material for the purposes of the Criminal Code . s 64 amd 1996 No. 56 s 88 ; 2005 No. 4 s 30 sch 1 ; 2005 No. 24 s 32 ; 2017 No. 17 s 72 (sec.64-ssec.1) A classified film is not an indecent or obscene publication for the purposes of the Criminal Code . (sec.64-ssec.2) Subsection (1) does not apply to a film classified X 18+ or RC. (sec.64-ssec.3) Also, to the extent a film is subject to a conditional cultural exemption in relation to a relevant showing, the film is not indecent or obscene material for the purposes of the Criminal Code .

sec.65 Regulation-making power

The Governor in Council may make regulations for the purposes of this Act. A regulation may make provision with respect to— the appointment of a registrar for the purposes of this Act; and the registration and the cancellation of the registration of exhibitors and persons who sell films; and the fees to be paid for the purposes of this Act. A regulation may prescribe penalties of fines of not more than 20 penalty units for offences against a regulation. A regulation may prohibit the exhibition, or sale of films by persons who are not registered under the regulations. s 65 amd 1993 No. 15 s 15 , s 3 sch ; 2008 No. 51 s 29 (sec.65-ssec.1) The Governor in Council may make regulations for the purposes of this Act. (sec.65-ssec.2) A regulation may make provision with respect to— the appointment of a registrar for the purposes of this Act; and the registration and the cancellation of the registration of exhibitors and persons who sell films; and the fees to be paid for the purposes of this Act. (sec.65-ssec.3) A regulation may prescribe penalties of fines of not more than 20 penalty units for offences against a regulation. (sec.65-ssec.4) A regulation may prohibit the exhibition, or sale of films by persons who are not registered under the regulations.

• (a) the appointment of a registrar for the purposes of this Act; and
• (b) the registration and the cancellation of the registration of exhibitors and persons who sell films; and
• (c) the fees to be paid for the purposes of this Act.

sec.66 Chief executive may approve forms

The chief executive may approve a form for use under this Act. A person may request the chief executive to give the person a document setting out a form approved under subsection (1) . The chief executive must promptly comply with a request under subsection (2) . s 66 prev s 66 om 1992 No. 36 s 2 sch 2 pres s 66 ins 1993 No. 15 s 16 (sec.66-ssec.1) The chief executive may approve a form for use under this Act. (sec.66-ssec.2) A person may request the chief executive to give the person a document setting out a form approved under subsection (1) . (sec.66-ssec.3) The chief executive must promptly comply with a request under subsection (2) .

sec.66A Protection of officials from criminal liability

An official is not criminally liable for an act done honestly and without negligence in the performance of the official’s functions under this Act. In this section— official means any of the following persons— the convenor; the director; an inspector; a public service employee assisting a person mentioned in paragraph (c) . s 66A ins 2013 No. 3 s 38 amd 2017 No. 17 s 73 (sec.66A-ssec.1) An official is not criminally liable for an act done honestly and without negligence in the performance of the official’s functions under this Act. (sec.66A-ssec.2) In this section— official means any of the following persons— the convenor; the director; an inspector; a public service employee assisting a person mentioned in paragraph (c) .

• (a) the convenor;
• (b) the director;
• (c) an inspector;
• (d) a public service employee assisting a person mentioned in paragraph (c) .

Savings and transitional provisions

Classification of Films Amendment Act 1993 No. 15

sec.67 Existing regulations

A regulation in force immediately before the commencement of this section continues to have effect after the commencement as if it had been made immediately after the commencement. s 67 sub 1993 No. 15 s 17

sec.68 Transitional provisions relating to “MA” films

A film that, between 1 May 1993 and the commencement of this section, is classified— as an “M” film under section 9; and as an “MA” film under the Classification of Publications and Films Act of the Northern Territory; is, after the commencement, taken to be classified as an “MA” film under this Act. s 68 ins 1993 No. 15 s 17

• (a) as an “M” film under section 9; and
• (b) as an “MA” film under the Classification of Publications and Films Act of the Northern Territory;

Consumer Law and Other Justice Legislation (Miscellaneous Provisions) Act 1996 No. 56

sec.69 Existing classifications

A film classified “G”, “PG”, “M”, “MA”, “R” or “X” under this Act before the commencement of this section is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, a film classified as “G”, “PG”, “M”, “MA”, “R” or “X”, respectively, under the Commonwealth Act. A film refused classification under this Act before the commencement of this section is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, a film classified as “RC” under the Commonwealth Act. If, under this Act and before the commencement of this section, an advertisement for a film— is approved—the advertisement is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, an advertisement approved under the Commonwealth Act for the film; or is not approved—the advertisement is taken, from the commencement, not to be, for the purposes of this Act, an advertisement approved under the Commonwealth Act for the film immediately after the commencement. If an application for classification or approval is made under this Act and is not decided before the commencement of this section, the application is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, an application made under the Commonwealth Act. s 69 prev s 69 ins 1996 No. 51 s 4 sch exp 22 November 1996 (see prev s 69(5)) pres s 69 ins 1996 No. 56 s 89 (sec.69-ssec.1) A film classified “G”, “PG”, “M”, “MA”, “R” or “X” under this Act before the commencement of this section is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, a film classified as “G”, “PG”, “M”, “MA”, “R” or “X”, respectively, under the Commonwealth Act. (sec.69-ssec.2) A film refused classification under this Act before the commencement of this section is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, a film classified as “RC” under the Commonwealth Act. (sec.69-ssec.3) If, under this Act and before the commencement of this section, an advertisement for a film— is approved—the advertisement is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, an advertisement approved under the Commonwealth Act for the film; or is not approved—the advertisement is taken, from the commencement, not to be, for the purposes of this Act, an advertisement approved under the Commonwealth Act for the film immediately after the commencement. (sec.69-ssec.4) If an application for classification or approval is made under this Act and is not decided before the commencement of this section, the application is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, an application made under the Commonwealth Act.

• (a) is approved—the advertisement is taken, from the commencement, to be, for the purposes of this Act, an advertisement approved under the Commonwealth Act for the film; or
• (b) is not approved—the advertisement is taken, from the commencement, not to be, for the purposes of this Act, an advertisement approved under the Commonwealth Act for the film immediately after the commencement.

Tourism, Fair Trading and Wine Industry Development Legislation Amendment Act 2005

sec.70 Conversion of particular classifications of films to equivalent new classifications

This section applies if, immediately before the commencement of this section, a film had a classification (the original classification ) under this Act mentioned in column 1 of the following table— Table Column 1 Column 2 MA MA 15+ R R 18+ X X 18+ From the commencement, the film is taken to have the classification under this Act set out opposite the original classification in column 2 of the table (the new classification ). From the commencement, a reference in an Act or document to an original classification may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to the new classification. A change from an original classification to the new classification does not affect a proceeding for an offence alleged to have been committed before the commencement, whether the proceeding is started before or after the commencement, in relation to a film described by reference to the original classification. s 70 ins 2005 No. 24 s 35 (sec.70-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement of this section, a film had a classification (the original classification ) under this Act mentioned in column 1 of the following table— Table Column 1 Column 2 MA MA 15+ R R 18+ X X 18+ (sec.70-ssec.2) From the commencement, the film is taken to have the classification under this Act set out opposite the original classification in column 2 of the table (the new classification ). (sec.70-ssec.3) From the commencement, a reference in an Act or document to an original classification may, if the context permits, be taken to be a reference to the new classification. (sec.70-ssec.4) A change from an original classification to the new classification does not affect a proceeding for an offence alleged to have been committed before the commencement, whether the proceeding is started before or after the commencement, in relation to a film described by reference to the original classification.

Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2008

sec.71 Definitions for div 4

In this division— amending Act means the Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2008 , part 3. commencement means the commencement of this section. previous , followed by a provision number, means the provision as in force immediately before the commencement. s 71 ins 2008 No. 51 s 32

sec.72 Existing exemptions for advertisements given under the Commonwealth Act

This section applies to an advertisement for a film in relation to which a certificate of exemption given under the Commonwealth Act as mentioned in previous section 26(2) is in force immediately before the commencement. On the commencement, the certificate of exemption continues to have effect for this Act. s 72 ins 2008 No. 51 s 32 (sec.72-ssec.1) This section applies to an advertisement for a film in relation to which a certificate of exemption given under the Commonwealth Act as mentioned in previous section 26(2) is in force immediately before the commencement. (sec.72-ssec.2) On the commencement, the certificate of exemption continues to have effect for this Act.

sec.73 Existing appeals

This section applies to an appeal started under previous section 59(2) but not ended before the commencement. The appeal may continue and be decided as if the amending Act had not been enacted. s 73 ins 2008 No. 51 s 32 (sec.73-ssec.1) This section applies to an appeal started under previous section 59(2) but not ended before the commencement. (sec.73-ssec.2) The appeal may continue and be decided as if the amending Act had not been enacted.

sec.74 Existing entitlements to appeal

This section applies if, immediately before the commencement— a person was entitled to appeal against a decision mentioned in section 59(1) and had not started the appeal; and the period mentioned in the section for starting the appeal had not ended. This Act as amended by the amending Act applies to the appeal. s 74 ins 2008 No. 51 s 32 (sec.74-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement— a person was entitled to appeal against a decision mentioned in section 59(1) and had not started the appeal; and the period mentioned in the section for starting the appeal had not ended. (sec.74-ssec.2) This Act as amended by the amending Act applies to the appeal.

• (a) a person was entitled to appeal against a decision mentioned in section 59(1) and had not started the appeal; and
• (b) the period mentioned in the section for starting the appeal had not ended.

sec.75 Existing proceedings for offences relating to advertisements for films

This section applies if a proceeding for an offence against a provision of part 4 was started, but had not ended, before the commencement of the amending Act, section 16(2). Despite the Criminal Code, section 11, the proceeding may continue, and the provision may be enforced, as if the amending Act, section 16(2) had not been enacted. s 75 ins 2008 No. 51 s 32 (sec.75-ssec.1) This section applies if a proceeding for an offence against a provision of part 4 was started, but had not ended, before the commencement of the amending Act, section 16(2). (sec.75-ssec.2) Despite the Criminal Code, section 11, the proceeding may continue, and the provision may be enforced, as if the amending Act, section 16(2) had not been enacted.

Classification of Computer Games and Images and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2013

sec.76 Definitions for div 5

In this division— amending Act means the Classification of Computer Games and Images and Other Legislation Amendment Act 2013 . s 76 ins 2013 No. 3 s 39

sec.77 Applications for exemption under s 57

This section applies to an application for an exemption under section 57 made but not decided before the commencement of this section. Sections 58 and 59 as in force immediately before the commencement of this section continue to apply in relation to the application as if the amending Act had not commenced. s 77 ins 2013 No. 3 s 39 (sec.77-ssec.1) This section applies to an application for an exemption under section 57 made but not decided before the commencement of this section. (sec.77-ssec.2) Sections 58 and 59 as in force immediately before the commencement of this section continue to apply in relation to the application as if the amending Act had not commenced.

sec.78 Existing exemptions under s 58

This section applies to an exemption given under section 58 that was in force immediately before the commencement of this section. The exemption continues in force as if it had been granted under section 57 as in force from the commencement. s 78 ins 2013 No. 3 s 39 (sec.78-ssec.1) This section applies to an exemption given under section 58 that was in force immediately before the commencement of this section. (sec.78-ssec.2) The exemption continues in force as if it had been granted under section 57 as in force from the commencement.

sec.79 Entitlement to review by QCAT

This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person could have applied to QCAT under section 59 for the review of a decision mentioned in section 59(1)(c). The application may be made and decided as if the amending Act had not commenced. s 79 ins 2013 No. 3 s 39 (sec.79-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, a person could have applied to QCAT under section 59 for the review of a decision mentioned in section 59(1)(c). (sec.79-ssec.2) The application may be made and decided as if the amending Act had not commenced.

sec.80 Review by QCAT

This section applies to an application, made under section 59 but not decided before the commencement of this section, for the review by QCAT of a decision mentioned in section 59(1)(c). The application may continue and be decided as if the amending Act had not commenced. s 80 ins 2013 No. 3 s 39 (sec.80-ssec.1) This section applies to an application, made under section 59 but not decided before the commencement of this section, for the review by QCAT of a decision mentioned in section 59(1)(c). (sec.80-ssec.2) The application may continue and be decided as if the amending Act had not commenced.

Court and Civil Legislation Amendment Act 2017

sec.81 Application of particular modifications of films for ss 21 and 36A

To remove any doubt, it is declared that, for sections 21(4) and 36A(4), an alteration or addition of a film may consist of a modification mentioned in the Commonwealth Act, section 20A(2)(a), (d) or (e) or 21(2)(ba) or (3) only if the film is classified on or after 1 January 2013. See the Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Amendment (Classification Tools and Other Measures) Act 2014 (Cwlth), schedule 4, part 2. s 81 ins 2017 No. 17 s 74

sec.82 Ending of exemptions given under repealed s 57 or 59A

This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, an exemption given under either of the following provisions was in force for an entity— repealed section 57; repealed section 59A. On the commencement, the exemption ends. In this section— repealed , if followed by a provision number, means the provision of that number as in force from time to time before the commencement. s 82 ins 2017 No. 17 s 74 (sec.82-ssec.1) This section applies if, immediately before the commencement, an exemption given under either of the following provisions was in force for an entity— repealed section 57; repealed section 59A. (sec.82-ssec.2) On the commencement, the exemption ends. (sec.82-ssec.3) In this section— repealed , if followed by a provision number, means the provision of that number as in force from time to time before the commencement.

• (a) repealed section 57;
• (b) repealed section 59A.