Classification of Publications, Films and Computer Games Act 1985
85Advertisements to contain determined markings and
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85 Advertisements to contain determined markings and consumer advice (1) A person must not publish an advertisement for a classified film, publication or computer game unless the determined markings relevant to the classification of the film, publication or game and relevant consumer advice are: (a) contained in the advertisement; and (b) displayed in the manner determined by the National Director under the Commonwealth Act; and (c) clearly visible, having regard to the size and nature of the advertisement. (2) Subsection (3) applies if: (a) a film, publication or computer game is reclassified under section 39 or 97A of the Commonwealth Act; or (b) a film, publication or computer game is reclassified by a decision of the Review Board under Part 5 of the advice for a film, publication or computer game under section 22B(3) of the Commonwealth Act; or (d) the National Board revokes a classification for a film, publication or computer game under section 22CH(1) of the Commonwealth Act and classifies it under section 22CH(4) of that Act.
Classification of Publications, Films and Computer Games Act 1985 44 (3) A person does not commit an offence against subsection (1) in relation to the film, publication or computer game during the 30-day period after the decision to reclassify or revoke takes effect, if the film, publication or computer game displays the determined markings and consumer advice applying to the film, publication or computer game immediately before the reclassification or revocation.