In advance of the August 21 Australian federal elections, GameSpot Australia [URL=http://au.gamespot.com/features/6271499/index.html?skipmc=1&tag=topslot;thumb;1]has put together an election primer for gamers[/URL].
The article provides information on where candidates and political parties stand on issues like adding an R18+ videogame rating category, implementing a mandatory Internet filter, boosting broadband speeds and generating more governmental support for videogame makers.
Responses below from political party members on the subject of R18+:
[B]Brendan O’Connor (Labor) Minister for Home Affairs:[/B]
This is a matter for classification ministers and an agreement must be reached that satisfies all states and territory governments before changes can be made to that nation's classification system. The strength of arguments on both sides must be considered. What is needed is the right decision, not a rushed decision [URL=http://www.gamepolitics.com/2010/08/05/au-fed-elections-loom-gamespot-offers-guide-gamers][B][COLOR=#8e0505]Read More[/COLOR][/B][/URL]
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