Classification Board
Infrastructure, Transport, Regional Development and Communications
The Classification Board is an independent statutory authority established under the National Classification Scheme, a legislated co-operative arrangement created 1 January 1996 between the Australian, state and territory governments that provides a national approach to classification.
The board is responsible for classification decisions concerning films, computer games and publications.
Principles for decision-making are set out in the National Classification Code. Separate guidelines for the classification of films, computer games and publications are established under the Scheme.
The board comprises of a director, a deputy director, other board members and temporary board members.
Further information
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Type of Body
E. Statutory Office Holder Offices and Committees
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Established By / Under
Act / Regulation
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Established By/Under More info
Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995
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Paid Members?
Yes
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Max No. of Board/Committee Members
30
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Annual Report Prepared and tabled?
Yes
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Classification
B. Secondary
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Function Categorization
Regulatory / Review / Inquiry / Commission
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Creation Date
1 January 1996
Current board appointments
Position | Appointee | Start Date | End Date |
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Chair | Ms. Sally Ryan | 21 March 2020 | 20 June 2021 |
Deputy Chair | Ms. Alison Bickerstaff | 25 January 2021 | 20 March 2021 |
Member | VACANT | ||
Member | Ms. Rachel Merton | 4 April 2019 | 3 April 2022 |
Member | Mr. Thomas Mann | 4 April 2019 | 3 April 2022 |
Member | Ms. Ellenor Nixon | 4 April 2019 | 3 April 2022 |
Member | VACANT |
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