South Australia planning to restrict MA15+ games to 18 year olds

South Australia is moving ahead with plans to introduce a law that would ban anyone under the age of 18 from purchasing an MA15+-rated game.

A spokesperson for South Australian Attorney-General John Rau said that this move is "a more practical measure" than Rau's previously announced intention of removing the MA15+ category altogether.

"Complementary South Australian legislation [on R18+ for games] is likely to be introduced in State Parliament in May," Rau said.

"However, my long-stated position has been to protect children by creating a clearer distinction between games that may be suitable for children and those that are suitable only for adults."

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