Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995
- Number
- A1995-47
- Status
- In Force
- Current law
- Regulations & instruments
- Point-in-time versions
- Law history
Current version
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R24 | 16 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
Administering Minister and Directorate
- Attorney-General - Justice and Community Safety Directorate
Legislative instruments
Legislative instruments under the Act and its subordinate laws
| Name | Status | Classifier | Type | Under | Effective | Year and No |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Classification (Publications, Films And Computer Games) (Enforcement) Regulation 1995 | None | Subordinate laws | s 69 | 6 September 2007 | SL1995-47 | |
| Attorney-General (Determination of Fees and Charges for 2002/2003) 2002 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2002 - 30 June 2003 | DI2002-126 |
| ACT Attorney-General (Fees and Charges) Revocation and Determination 2001(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 54H | 14 June 2001 - 30 June 2002 | DI2001-105 |
| Attorney General (Determination of Fees and Charges for 2003/2004) 2003 (No 1)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2003 - 30 June 2004 | DI2003-90 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 1996(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 23 December 1996 - 13 June 2001 | DI1996-294 |
| Attorney-General (Fees) Determination 2004(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2004 - 29 June 2005 | DI2004-106 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2005(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 30 June 2005 - 30 June 2006 | DI2005-128 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Approval | None | Notifiable instruments | s 57 | 1 March 1996 | NI1996-43 | |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Approval | None | Notifiable instruments | s 57 | 13 March 1996 | NI1996-50 | |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Approval | None | Notifiable instruments | s 57 | 9 April 1996 | NI1996-64 | |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Approval | None | Notifiable instruments | s 57 | 9 April 1996 | NI1996-65 | |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Approval | None | Notifiable instruments | s 57 | 1 May 1996 | NI1996-80 | |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Approval | None | Notifiable instruments | s 57 | 20 June 1996 | NI1996-122 | |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Approval | None | Notifiable instruments | s 57 | 21 August 1996 | NI1996-157 | |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2006(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2006 - 30 June 2007 | DI2006-141 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2007(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2007 - 30 June 2008 | DI2007-131 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2008(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2008 - 30 June 2009 | DI2008-145 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2009(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2010 | DI2009-116 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Amendment Determination 2009 (No 4)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 16 October 2009 - 17 October 2009 | DI2009-218 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2010(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2010 - 30 June 2011 | DI2010-107 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2011(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2011 - 30 June 2012 | DI2011-115 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Determination 2012(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2012 - 11 September 2013 | DI2012-110 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2013(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2013 - 22 November 2013 | DI2013-105 |
| Attorney General (Fees) Revocation 2013(Repealed) | Repealed | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2013 - 12 September 2013 | DI2013-132 | |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2013 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 23 November 2013 - 30 June 2014 | DI2013-293 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2014(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2014 - 30 June 2015 | DI2014-119 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2015(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2015 - 30 June 2016 | DI2015-124 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2016(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2016 - 30 June 2017 | DI2016-85 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2017(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2017 - 30 June 2018 | DI2017-71 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2018(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2018 - 30 June 2020 | DI2018-142 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2020 (Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2020 - 30 June 2021 | DI2020-142 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2021 (Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2021 - 30 September 2021 | DI2021-141 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2021 (No 2)(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 October 2021 - 30 June 2022 | DI2021-241 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2022(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2022 - 30 June 2023 | DI2022-132 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2023(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2023 - 30 June 2024 | DI2023-182 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2024(Repealed) | Repealed | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2024 - 30 June 2025 | DI2024-159 |
| Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Fees) Determination 2025 | None | Fee | Disallowable instruments | s 67 | 1 July 2025 | DI2025-112 |
Point-in-time versions
| Effective | Files/Formats | Version | Published | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 16 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R24 | 16 November 2025 | Republication for amendments by A2025-29 |
| 27 August 2021 - 15 November 2025 | HTMLPDFWord | R23 | 27 August 2021 | Republication for amendments by A2020-42 |
| 12 September 2016 - 26 August 2021 | HTMLPDFWord | R22 | 12 September 2016 | Republication for expiry of transitional provisions (pt 15) |
| 11 September 2015 - 11 September 2016 | HTMLPDFWord | R21 | 11 September 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-11 |
| 21 May 2015 - 10 September 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R20 | 21 May 2015 | Republication for amendments by A2015-11 |
| 22 August 2013 - 20 May 2015 | HTMLPDFWord | R19 | 22 August 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2013-28 |
| 1 January 2013 - 21 August 2013 | HTMLPDFWord | R18 | 1 January 2013 | Republication for amendments by A2012-44 |
| 17 November 2011 - 31 December 2012 | HTMLPDFWord | R17 | 17 November 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-16 |
| 1 July 2011 - 16 November 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R16 | 1 July 2011 | Republication for amendments by A2011-22 |
| 1 July 2009 - 30 June 2011 | HTMLPDFWord | R15* | 1 July 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-3 |
| 19 February 2009 - 30 June 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R14 | 19 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2009-3 |
| 2 February 2009 - 18 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R13 | 2 February 2009 | Republication for amendments by A2008-37 |
| 13 April 2008 - 1 February 2009 | HTMLPDFWord | R12 | 13 April 2008 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 12 April 2007 - 12 April 2008 | HTMLPDFWord | R11 | 12 April 2007 | Republication for amendments by A2007-3 |
| 29 September 2006 - 11 April 2007 | HTMLPDFWord | R10 | 29 September 2006 | Republication for amendments by A2006-40 |
| 22 December 2005 - 28 September 2006 | HTMLPDFWord | R9 | 22 December 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-60 |
| 18 June 2005 - 21 December 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R8 | 18 June 2005 | Republication for commenced expiry |
| 17 June 2005 - 17 June 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R7 | 17 June 2005 | Republication for amendments by A2005-8 |
| 9 April 2004 - 16 June 2005 | HTMLPDFWord | R6 (RI) | 9 August 2004 | Reissued for textual correction in s 50 Republication for amendments by A2004-15 |
| 1 January 2003 - 8 April 2004 | HTMLPDFWord | R5 (RI) | 9 August 2004 | Republication for commenced expiry Reissued for textual correction in s 50 |
| 28 May 2002 - 31 December 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R4 (RI) | 9 August 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2002-11 Reissued for textual correction in s 50 |
| 23 March 2002 - 27 May 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R3 (RI) | 9 August 2004 | Republication for amendments by A2001-72 Reissued for textual correction in s 50 |
| 12 September 2001 - 22 March 2002 | HTMLPDFWord | R2 | 30 January 2002 | Republication for amendments by A2001-44 |
| 31 December 1997 - 11 September 2001 | HTMLPDFWord | R1 (RI) | 11 November 2024 | Republication for amendments by A1997-108 Reissued electronic republication of printed version |
| 8 January 1997 - 23 December 1997 | HTMLPDFWord | R0B | 11 November 2024 | Republication for amendments by A1996-77 |
| 19 September 1996 - 31 December 1996 | HTMLPDFWord | R0A | 11 November 2024 | Republication for amendments by A1996-46 |
| 1 January 1996 | HTMLPDFWord | As notified | 18 December 1995 |
Bill and Explanatory statement
The bill and explanatory statement for this Act are accessed from Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Bill 1995.
Notification statement
The Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Act 1995 was passed by the Legislative Assembly and was notified in the Gazette on 18 December 1995 (Gaz 1995 No S306).
(Parliamentary Counsel)
Act as notified
| Date notified | Effective | Files/Formats | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 December 1995 | 1 January 1996 | HTMLPDFWord |
Commencement
| Provision | Commencement date | Commencement method |
|---|---|---|
| s 1, s 2 | 18 December 1995 | s 2 (1) |
| remainder | 1 January 1996 | s 2 (2) (a) and see Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) Act 1995 (Cwlth), s 2 (2) and Cwlth Gaz 1995 No GN50 |
Expiries
| Provision | Expiry date | Expiry method |
|---|---|---|
| pt 15 | 11 September 2016 (midnight) | s 153 |
| s 54B (2)-(4), 54U (2)-(4) | 12 April 2008 (midnight) | s 54B (4), s 54U (4) |
| s 54V (5)-(7) | 17 June 2005 (midnight) | s 54V (7) |
| s 70 | 31 December 2002 (midnight) | s 70 (3) |
Amendments
For section-by-section amendment annotations, see the amendment history in the endnotes in the current version of this law.
| Year and number | Amending law | Amending provision | Commencement date |
|---|---|---|---|
| A2020-42 | Justice Legislation Amendment Act 2020 | pt 6 | 27 August 2021 |
| A2015-11 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | amdt 1.2, amdt 1.3, amdt 1.11 | 21 May 2015 |
| A2015-11 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | amdt 1.1, amdts 1.16-1.20 | 11 September 2015 |
| A2015-11 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2015 | amdts 1.4-1.10, amdts 1.12-1.15 | 21 May 2015 |
| A2013-28 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation (Red Tape Reduction No 1—Licence Periods) Amendment Act 2013 | pt 4 | 22 August 2013 |
| A2012-44 | Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Amendment Act 2012 | ss 4-42 | 1 January 2013 |
| A2011-22 | Administrative (One ACT Public Service Miscellaneous Amendments) Act 2011 | sch 1 pt 1.28 | 1 July 2011 |
| A2011-16 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2011 | sch 1 pt 1.4 | 17 November 2011 |
| A2009-3 | Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Amendment Act 2009 | s 4, s 5, sch 1 | 19 February 2009 |
| A2009-3 | Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Amendment Act 2009 | sch 2 | 1 July 2009 |
| A2008-37 | ACT Civil and Administrative Tribunal Legislation Amendment Act 2008 (No 2) | sch 1 pt 1.20 | 2 February 2009 |
| A2007-3 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2007 | sch 3 pt 3.17 | 12 April 2007 |
| A2006-40 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2006 | sch 1 pt 1.2 | 29 September 2006 |
| A2005-60 | Justice and Community Safety Legislation Amendment Act 2005 (No 4) | sch 1 pt 1.5 | 22 December 2005 |
| A2005-8 | Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Amendment Act 2005 | ss 4-24 | 17 June 2005 |
| A2004-15 | Criminal Code (Theft, Fraud, Bribery and Related Offences) Amendment Act 2004 | sch 1 pt 1.4 | 9 April 2004 |
| A2002-11 | Legislation Amendment Act 2002 | pt 2.7 | 28 May 2002 |
| A2001-72 | Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) Amendment Act 2001 | ss 4-19, sch 1 | 23 March 2002 |
| A2001-44 | Legislation (Consequential Amendments) Act 2001 | pt 62 | 12 September 2001 |
| A1997-108 | Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Amendment) Act 1997 | ss 4-7 | 24 December 1997 |
| A1996-77 | Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Amendment) Act (No 2) 1996 | ss 4-9 | 1 January 1997 |
| A1996-46 | Classification (Publications, Films and Computer Games) (Enforcement) (Amendment) Act 1996 | ss 4-10 | 19 September 1996 |
| A2025-29 | Statute Law Amendment Act 2025 | sch 3 pt 3.18, sch 4 pt 4.31 | 16 November 2025 |