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Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993

Classification of publications - Examination and classification of publications

24: Soundtrack to be considered

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"Consider the Music and Sounds with the Film"

Illustration for Films, Videos, and Publications Classification Act 1993

When you examine a film to decide if it is suitable for people to watch, you must consider the soundtrack if it is meant to be played with the film. The soundtrack is the music, voices, and sounds that go with the film. You will look at what the soundtrack says and how it relates to the film, as part of checking the film under section 23.

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Part 3Classification of publications
Examination and classification of publications

24Soundtrack to be considered

  1. Where a film is intended to be viewed with an accompanying soundtrack (whether or not the soundtrack is an integral part of the film), an examination of the film under section 23 shall also take into account the content of the soundtrack and its relationship to the film.

Compare
  • 1983 No 130 s 13(5)
  • 1987 No 85 s 21(4)