statistics for 2008/2009
These statistics are
taken from the Classification Office Annual Report for 2009.
2,601 publications were submitted for classification or approval.
Table 1: Classification of All Publications (does not include associated advertising)
| Classification | Number of Publications |
|---|
Objectionable |
306 |
R18 - No cuts required |
625 |
R18 - Subject to cuts being made |
15 |
R16 |
509 |
RP16 |
1 |
R13 |
113 |
M |
175 |
PG |
|
| G |
|
| Unrestricted* |
|
*Unrestricted publications consisted of 1 book and 12 items of moving and non-moving image computer material.
Table 2: Publications Classified Objectionable by Medium (total 306)
| Medium | Number of Publications |
|---|
Computer material (non-moving) |
227 |
Computer material (moving) |
65 |
DVD |
8 |
Book |
3 |
| Magazine | 3 |
Table 3: Publications Classified R18 by Medium (total 640)
| Medium | Number of Publications |
|---|
DVD |
582 |
Digital game |
18 |
DVD (with excisions) |
15 |
Film 35mm |
7 |
| Computer material (non-moving) | 7 |
| Computer material (moving) | 7 |
| Magazine | 3 |
| Book | 1 |
Table 4: Publications, film posters and video slicks submitted to the Office under specified sections of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act:
| Submission Channel | Number of Publications |
|---|
Section 12 Film and Video Labelling Body Inc |
2,1654 |
Section 13(1)(a) Comptroller of Customs |
40 |
Section 13(1)(ab) Police |
167 |
Section 13(1)(b) Secretary for Internal Affairs |
13 |
Section 13(1)(c) Other Persons |
28 |
Section 13(3) Chief Censor's own motion |
2 |
Section 29(1) Courts |
174 |
Regulation 27 Film poster approvals |
12 |
Table 5: Information Unit Inquiries and Complaints
Inquiries received |
956 |
Complaints received |
60 |
Information requests on the classification details of specific publications |
136 |