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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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Latest News
Bumblebee-A sting in the tail! December 19, 2018
The Transformers movie Bumblebee which is showing in the school holidays is likely to appeal to children, but parents should be aware that this film was originally classified as M, but was modified, and downgraded to PG. ACCM feels that it should have retained the M classification due to the volume read more »
Read our latest E-Bulletin December 18, 2018
The ACCM E-Bulletin 17 December 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 »
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 »
Latest Movie Reviews
- At Eternity's Gate (PG) - Not recommended under 13 and parental guidance to 15 (Disturbing themes and images, lacks interest for younger viewers). 19 February 2019
- Alita: Battle Angel (M) - Not recommended for children under 15 and parental guidance to 18 (Strong violence and coarse language). 18 February 2019
Latest App Reviews
- Lep’s World 2 - This is a runner style game which is very similar to Mario World where the player navigates a character (Leprechaun) through different environments. Not recommended for children under 9 years due to advertising, in-app purchasing and social media connectivity and parental guidance recommended for children under 13 years of age. - No gambling content found in the levels played 22 February 2019
- Sizzle & Stew - Sizzle and Stew is a sandbox cooking game in which the two characters can cook their creations and then eat them. Fine motor skills are required. Suitable for ages 4+ with parental guidance. Caution Online connectivity. - No gambling content found in the levels played 22 February 2019
Children and Gambling Watch List
- Latest game with simulated gambling content
- 8 Ball Pool 4 February 2019
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