Classification of Publications, Films and Computer Games Act 1985
80Certain advertisements not to be published
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80 Certain advertisements not to be published (1) A person must not publish an advertisement for a film, publication or computer game if: (a) the advertisement: (i) has not been submitted for approval; or (ii) has been refused approval; or (iii) has been approved and the approval is revoked under section 13(5) or 21A of the Commonwealth Act; and (b) for an advertisement, that has not been submitted for approval – the advertisement, if submitted, would be refused approval. (a) intentionally publishing the advertisement; and (b) knowledge that, or recklessness as to whether, the advertisement: (i) has not been submitted for approval; or (ii) has been refused approval; or (iii) has been approved and the approval is revoked under section 13(5) or 21A of the Commonwealth Act. (2) If the advertisement has not been submitted for approval, absolute liability applies to the circumstance that, if submitted, the advertisement would be refused approval. (3) A person must not publish an approved advertisement for a film, publication or computer game: (a) in a form other than the form in which it is approved; or
Classification of Publications, Films and Computer Games Act 1985 41 (b) otherwise than in accordance with a condition of the approval. (a) intentionally publishing the advertisement; and (b) knowledge that, or recklessness as to whether, the advertisement is published in contravention of paragraph (a) or (b).