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The Australian Council on Children and the Media provides evidence-based reviews, information and advocacy to support healthy media choices for children. ACCM is national, not-for-profit and reliant on community support. You can help
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Australian Senate Report on loot boxes recommends a comprehensive review November 29, 2018
The Australian Senate Environment and Communications References Committee has delivered its final report examining loot boxes in video games. The ‘Gaming micro-transactions for chance-based items’ report culminates in a single recommendation: that the Australian Government “undertake a comprehensive review of loot boxes in video games.” Read more about this read more »
Read our latest E-Bulletin November 22, 2018
The ACCM E-Bulletin 22 November 2018 is now available. Read it here Sign up to receive the fortnightly E-Bulletin on Facebook or with the form on our Contact page read more »
Read our latest E-Bulletin October 30, 2018
The ACCM E-Bulletin 30 October 2018 is now available. Read it here Sign up to receive the fortnightly E-Bulletin on Facebook or with the form on our Contact page read more »
Read our latest E-Bulletin October 15, 2018
The ACCM E-Bulletin 11 October 2018 is now available. Read it here Sign up to receive the fortnightly E-Bulletin on Facebook or with the form on our Contact page read more »
Statement on young children and digital technologies launched at the 2018 ECA National Conference September 22, 2018
Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has launched an important statement which recognises the increasing role of interactive and digital technologies in the lives of young children. The Statement, developed in consultation with the sector and under the guidance of ECA’s Digital Policy Group, provides an evidence base from which educators can read more »
Latest App Reviews
- Leo’s Fortune - This app is a multi-level platform game. Players require good timing, co-ordination and strategic planning. Not suitable for children 8 and under, parental guidance for children 9 – 12 due to mild cartoon violence. - No gambling content found in the levels played 29 November 2018
- Hatchi – a retro virtual pet - Hatchi – a retro virtual pet requires players to care for and raise a digital pet. Basic reasoning skills are required to play. Parental guidance is recommended for children aged 5 – 12 due to social media connectivity and in-app purchasing. - No gambling content found in the levels played 29 November 2018
Children and Gambling Watch List
- Latest game with simulated gambling content
- Rick and Morty: Pocket Morties 1 November 2018
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