Submitting a Publication
Under Section 13 of the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993, anyone can submit an unclassified publication for classification.
Section 13(1)(c) applies to submission of non-film publications and to films which have been rated or cross-rated by the Film and Video Labelling Body.
Your submission should include:
- A covering letter outlining your reasons for wanting the publication classified (optional).
- A copy of the publication you want to be classified (if this is not possible, the Classification Office will try to obtain the publication)
- A completed application form (PDF v7.0, 82kb) and the correct fee (you can apply to have the fee reduced as part of your submission).
The Chief Censor must grant leave before a publication can be submitted under Section 13(1)(c). The Chief Censor will take into account the information provided on your application form in making this decision.
If leave is granted, you will be informed and the censorship process will begin. If leave is not granted you will be given written notice, including the reasons for the refusal. You will also receive a refund of the fee you paid.
If the Chief Censor has granted leave for a submission to be considered, other parties with an interest in the classification (e.g. the distributor of a publication) will be invited to make a written submission.
For more information on the process for submitting a publication contact the Information Unit.
The following flowchart illustrates how the classification process works:
