Completed and submitted to the Australian Government in May 2020, this report was made publicly available in March 2023. The review analysed older report reports that highlighted deficiencies with current classification arrangements and makes recommendations for change informed by the need for a future classification regulatory framework.

The major principles that have informed media classification in Australia—such as informed media choices and children being protected from material that may cause harm—continue to be relevant and important. While a convergent media environment presents major new challenges, there continues to be a community expectation that certain media content will be accompanied by classification information...

This inquiry is the first major review of the National Classification Scheme since it was introduced over 15 years ago. The inquiry presented the committee with an opportunity to examine a range of important issues relating to the National Classification Scheme and to assess the effectiveness of regulatory regimes for media not included in the...