New Zealand: Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993
Progress
Current status
in force
27 Aug 1993 in force
26 Aug 1993 adopted
Scope
Implementers
New Zealand
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
executive
Government Body
central government
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Implemented Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993
On 27 August 1993, the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 was implemented. This Act governs the classification of publications, including films, commercial video-on-demand content, and games in New Zealand. It criminalises the p…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
implementation
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government
Adopted Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993
On 26 August 1993, the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993 obtained Royal Assent. This Act governs the classification of publications, including films, commercial video-on-demand content, and games in New Zealand. It criminalises…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
adoption
Government branch
executive
Government body
central government