Time to Listen: Why Australian Parents Need a Better Media Classification System - Research Report by CQUniversity for Children and Media Australia May 1, 2026

This report provides empirical evidence to support the need for a classification system that is designed for and with parents in Australia.

The research was commissioned by Children and Media Australia (CMA), Australia's national peak body representing children's interests in media, and conducted by independent academic researchers.

This report includes recommendations for Australian policymakers to introduce additional age-based ratings, to add missing content descriptors that reflect parental concerns, and to establish regular, meaningful consultation with parents.

The report can be read here.