New Zealand: Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Amendment Act 2005
Progress
Current status
under deliberation
21 Feb 2005 under deliberation
Scope
Implementers
New Zealand
Policy Area
Content moderation
Policy Instrument
Content moderation regulation
Regulated Economic Activity
cross-cutting
Government Branch
legislature
Government Body
parliament
Implementation Level
national
Timeline of events
Adopted Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Amendment Act 2005
On 21 February 2005, the Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Amendment Act 2005 received Royal Assent. This amendment aimed to address the challenge of objectionable material on the internet by enhancing penalties. It clarified the circum…
SourceEvent type
law
Action type
amendment
Government branch
legislature
Government body
parliament