Classification of Films Regulation 1992

Queensland Classification of Films Act 1991 Classification of Films Regulation 1992 Reprinted as in force on 4 February 1997 Reprint No. 1A * This reprint is prepared by the Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel Warning—This reprint is not an authorised copy NOT FURTHER AMENDED LAST REPRINT BEFORE REPEAL See 2009 Act No. 24 s 1383 * Minor differences in presentation between this reprint and another reprint with the same number are due to the conversion to new styles. The content has not changed.

Information about this reprint This regulation is reprinted as at 4 February 1997. The reprint shows the law as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before that day (Reprints Act 1992 s 5(c)). The reprint includes a reference to the law by which each amendment was made—see list of legislation and list of annotations in endnotes. Also see list of legislation for any uncommenced amendments. Minor editorial changes allowed under the provisions of the Reprints Act 1992 have also been made to use aspects of format and printing style consistent with current drafting practice (s 35). This page is specific to this reprint. See previous reprint for information about earlier changes made under the Reprints Act 1992. A table of reprints is included in the endnotes. Also see endnotes for information about— • when provisions commenced • editorial changes made in earlier reprint. Spelling The spelling of certain words or phrases may be inconsistent in this reprint or with other reprints because of changes made in various editions of the Macquarie Dictionary (for example, in the dictionary, ‘lodgement’ has replaced ‘lodgment’). Variations of spelling will be updated in the next authorised reprint.

Queensland Classification of Films Regulation 1992 Contents Page 1 Short title . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 2 Definition . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 5 Establishment of tribunal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 6 Composition of tribunal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 7 Appointment of members . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 8 Qualifications for appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 9 Term of appointment. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 10 Remuneration and allowances . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 11 Resignation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 12 Disclosure of interests . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 13 Termination of appointment . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 14 Acting appointments. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 15 Proceedings of tribunal. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5 16 Representation before tribunal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 17 Procedure of tribunal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 18 Hearing of appeal open to public unless tribunal otherwise orders ....................................... 6 19 Particular powers of tribunal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 20 Power of tribunal to dismiss appeal or strike out party . . . . . . . . . 7 21 General powers . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 22 When decision of tribunal comes into effect . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 7 23 Reasons to be given by tribunal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 24 Refusal of witness to be sworn or answer questions etc.. . . . . . . 8 25 False or misleading evidence . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 26 Contempt of tribunal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 27 Obstructing tribunal . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 9

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 Contents Endnotes 1 2 3 4 5 6 Index to endnotes . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Date to which amendments incorporated. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Table of reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List of legislation. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10 10 10 11 11 11 Page 2

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 [s 1] Classification of Films Regulation 1992 [as amended by all amendments that commenced on or before 4 February 1997] 1 Short title This regulation may be cited as the Classification of Films Regulation 1992 . 2 Definition In this regulation— tribunal means the Films Appeals Tribunal established under section 5. 5 Establishment of tribunal (1) A tribunal called the Films Appeals Tribunal is established. (2) The tribunal is the appeal body for the purposes of the Act. 6 Composition of tribunal The tribunal consists of the chairperson and 2 other members. 7 Appointment of members (1) The members of the tribunal are to be appointed by the Governor in Council. (2) The members of the tribunal are to be appointed on a part-time basis. 8 Qualifications for appointment A person is not eligible for appointment as chairperson of the tribunal unless the person is a barrister or solicitor of the Supreme Court of not less than 5 years standing. Reprint 1A Page 3

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 [s 9] 9 Term of appointment A member of the tribunal is appointed for the term (not longer than 3 years) that is specified by the Governor in Council in the instrument of appointment. 10 Remuneration and allowances A member of the tribunal is to be paid the remuneration and allowances determined by the Governor in Council. 11 Resignation A member of the tribunal may resign by signed notice given to the Governor. 12 Disclosure of interests (1) If a member of the tribunal has or acquires an interest (whether pecuniary or otherwise) that could conflict with the proper performance of the member’s functions in relation to an appeal— (a) the member must disclose the interest to the parties to the appeal; and (b) except with the consent of all parties to the appeal—the member must not take part in the appeal or exercise any powers in relation to the appeal. (2) If the chairperson of the tribunal becomes aware that a member of the tribunal has, in relation to an appeal, an interest of the kind mentioned in subsection (1)— (a) if the chairperson considers that the member should not take part, or continue to take part, in the appeal—the chairperson must direct the member accordingly; or (b) in any other case—the chairperson must cause the interest of the member to be disclosed to the parties to the appeal if the interest has not already been disclosed to them. Page 4 Reprint 1A

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 [s 13] 13 Termination of appointment The Governor in Council may terminate the appointment of a member of the tribunal if the member— (a) becomes mentally or physically incapable of performing satisfactorily the duties of office; or (b) is convicted of an indictable offence; or (c) is guilty of misconduct; or (d) contravenes section 12 or a direction given under that section. 14 Acting appointments The Governor in Council may appoint a person to act as chairperson or other member of the tribunal— (a) during a vacancy in the office of chairperson or member; or (b) during any period, or all periods, when the chairperson or a member is absent from duty or from Australia or is, for any other reason, unable to perform the functions of the office of chairperson or member. 15 Proceedings of tribunal (1) The tribunal is to sit at the times and places that the chairperson determines. (2) The chairperson may give directions about the arrangements for an appeal before the tribunal. (3) The films classification officer is a party to an appeal before the tribunal. (4) The chairperson must ensure that a copy of a notice of appeal to the tribunal is given to the films classification officer as soon as practicable after the notice is given to the tribunal. Reprint 1A Page 5

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 [s 16] 16 Representation before tribunal At the hearing of an appeal before the tribunal, a party to the appeal may appear in person or be represented by some other person (whether or not the person is a barrister or solicitor of the Supreme Court). 17 Procedure of tribunal In an appeal before the tribunal— (a) the procedure of the tribunal is within the discretion of the tribunal; and (b) the appeal is to be conducted with as little formality and technicality, and with as much expedition, as a proper consideration of the matters before the tribunal permit; and (c) the tribunal is not bound by the rules of evidence and may inform itself on any matter in any way that it considers appropriate; and (d) the tribunal must observe the rules of natural justice. 18 Hearing of appeal open to public unless tribunal otherwise orders (1) The hearing of an appeal by the tribunal is to be open to the public unless the tribunal is satisfied, because of the nature of the film concerned, that the appeal should be heard in private and orders accordingly. (2) The tribunal may, by order, give direction as to the persons who may be present at a hearing held in private. 19 Particular powers of tribunal (1) For the purpose of an appeal, the tribunal may— (a) take evidence on oath or affirmation; or (b) proceed in the absence of a party who has had reasonable notice of the appeal; or Page 6 Reprint 1A

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 [s 20] (c) adjourn the appeal. (2) The chairperson— (a) may require a person appearing before the tribunal to give evidence either to take an oath or to make an affirmation; and (b) may administer an oath or affirmation to a person appearing before the tribunal. (3) The oath or affirmation to be taken or made by a person for the purposes of this section is an oath or affirmation that the evidence the person will give will be true. (4) The tribunal may permit a person appearing as a witness before the tribunal to give evidence by tendering a written statement, verified, if the tribunal directs, by oath or affirmation. 20 Power of tribunal to dismiss appeal or strike out party If a party to an appeal before the tribunal who has had reasonable notice of the appeal fails to appear at the hearing of the appeal, the tribunal may— (a) if the only other party to the appeal is the person who made the decision—dismiss the appeal concerned; or (b) in any other case—direct that the person who failed to appear is to cease to be a party to the appeal. 21 General powers For the purpose of an appeal, the tribunal may do all other things necessary or convenient to be done for or in connection with the hearing and determination of the appeal. 22 When decision of tribunal comes into effect A decision of the tribunal comes into effect when it is made or, if a later day is specified in the decision, that day. Reprint 1A Page 7

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 [s 23] 23 Reasons to be given by tribunal (1) The tribunal must give written reasons for its decision on an appeal. (2) The tribunal must cause a written copy of its reasons to be given to each party to the appeal. 24 Refusal of witness to be sworn or answer questions etc. (1) A person appearing as a witness at a hearing of an appeal to the tribunal must not, without reasonable excuse— (a) fail to be sworn or to make an affirmation; or (b) fail to answer a question that the person is required to answer by a member of the tribunal. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. (2) It is a reasonable excuse for a person to fail to answer a question if answering the question might tend to incriminate the person. 25 False or misleading evidence A person appearing as a witness before the tribunal must not knowingly give evidence that is false or misleading. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. 26 Contempt of tribunal A person must not— (a) insult a member of the tribunal in relation to the performance of his or her functions as a member; or (b) interrupt the hearing of an appeal by the tribunal; or (c) create a disturbance, or take part in creating or continuing a disturbance, in or near a place where the tribunal is sitting. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. Page 8 Reprint 1A

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 [s 27] 27 Obstructing tribunal A person must not knowingly obstruct, or improperly influence, the conduct of a hearing of the tribunal or attempt to do so. Maximum penalty—20 penalty units. Reprint 1A Page 9

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 Endnotes Endnotes 1 Index to endnotes Page 2 Date to which amendments incorporated . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 3 Key . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .10 4 Table of reprints . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 5 List of legislation . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 6 List of annotations . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .11 2 Date to which amendments incorporated This is the reprint date mentioned in the Reprints Act 1992, section 5(c). Accordingly, this reprint includes all amendments that commenced operation on or before 4 February 1997. Future amendments of the Classification of Films Regulation 1992 may be made in accordance with this reprint under the Reprints Act 1992, section 49. 3 Key Key to abbreviations in list of legislation and annotations Key AIA amd amdt ch def div exp gaz hdg ins lap notfd num o in c om orig p para prec pres prev Explanation = Acts Interpretation Act 1954 = amended = amendment = chapter = definition = division = expires/expired = gazette = heading = inserted = lapsed = notified = numbered = order in council = omitted = original = page = paragraph = preceding = present = previous Page 10 Key (prev) proc prov pt pubd R[X] RA reloc renum rep (retro) rv s sch sdiv SIA SIR SL sub unnum Explanation = previously = proclamation = provision = part = published = Reprint No. [X] = Reprints Act 1992 = relocated = renumbered = repealed = retrospectively = revised edition = section = schedule = subdivision = Statutory Instruments Act 1992 = Statutory Instruments Regulation 2002 = subordinate legislation = substituted = unnumbered Reprint 1A

Classification of Films Regulation 1992 Endnotes 4 Table of reprints Reprints are issued for both future and past effective dates. For the most up-to-date table of reprints, see the reprint with the latest effective date. If a reprint number includes a letter of the alphabet, the reprint was released in unauthorised, electronic form only. Reprint No. 1 1A Amendments to none 1996 SL No. 399 Effective 27 November 1992 20 December 1996 Reprint date 1 January 1993 4 February 1997 5 List of legislation Classification of Films Regulation 1992 SL No. 375 made by the Governor in Council on 26 November 1992 notfd gaz 27 November 1992 pp 1566–70 commenced on date of notification exp 31 August 2008 (see SIA s 56(1) and SIR s 5 sch 3 Note—The expiry date may have changed since this reprint was published. See the latest reprint of the SIR for any change. amending legislation— Consumer Law and Other Justice Legislation Amendment Regulation (No. 1) 1996 SL No. 399 pts 1, 4 notfd gaz 20 December 1996 pp 1588–98 commenced on date of notification 6 List of annotations Fees s 3 om 1996 SL No. 399 s 10 Prescribed form s 4 om 1996 SL No. 399 s 10 SCHEDULE—FEES om 1996 SL No. 399 s 10 © State of Queensland 2009 Reprint 1A Page 11