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There is still some thrashing out to be had, but the Australian video games industry is welcoming an in-principle agreement for the introduction of a long-awaited R18+ classification for interactive entertainment. 

In a round-about sort of way it looks as if the lack of an R18+ Classification rating for interactive entertainment and video games in Australia might get an overhaul after all.  Today, the federal Attorney-General and Minister for Home Affairs have asked the Australian Law Reform Commission to conduct a review in light of changes in technology since the last review in 1991.

The Standing Committee of Attorneys General yesterday decided to delay their decision on the introduction of an R18+ classification for video games. This has raised the ire of the Interactive Games and Entertainment Association who have described the decision as 'disappointing'¦ despite mass support from the Australian community'.