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-The '''OFLC''' (Office of Film and Literature Classification) is a film, video game and literary rating system used in Australia. A very similar system is also used in [[New Zealand]] (see [[OFLC (NZ)]]). The strongest censure by this film board is the refusal of classification, which means that the video game or film is banned in Australia and/or New Zealand. Games (and motion pictures) with the R18 rating can only be sold in the capital district of Australia. The ratings can differ between the Australia version and the New Zealand version. The first edition of [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] was refused classification, but the second edition received a ''MA 15+'' rating, meaning no under under 15 could rent or purchase the video game.
+The '''Office of Film and Literature Classification''' ('''OFLC''') is statutory censorship and classification body in [[Australia]] that is responsible for the classification of films, videos, publications, and video games. While the [[New Zealand]] body also has the same name, it is worth pointing out that both companies are completely separate entities and as such, ratings do differ between them.
+== Grand Theft Auto game ratings ==
+The Australian OFLC has been quite harsh on the GTA series in comparison with other ratings boards. Grand Theft Auto 3 was originally restricted by the OFLC, but later gained an MA 15+ rating. Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas had it's MA 15+ rating revoked after the [[Hot Coffee]] incident, resulting in the game being banned. The 2nd edition re-release saw the game regain it's MA 15+ rating.
+The GTA series is rated as follows:
+* [[Grand Theft Auto 1]] - '''MA 15+'''
+* [[Grand Theft Auto: London 1969]] - '''MA 15+'''
+* [[Grand Theft Auto 2]] - '''MA 15+'''
+* [[Grand Theft Auto III]] - '''MA 15+''' (originally RC)
+* [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City]] - '''MA 15+'''
+* [[Grand Theft Auto Advance]] - '''M'''
+* [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] - '''MA 15+''' (later revoked due to Hot Coffee, 2nd edition given MA 15+)
+* [[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]] - '''MA 15+'''
+* [[Grand Theft Auto: Vice City Stories]] - '''MA 15+'''
 ==See also==
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 *[[OFLC (NZ)]], the [[New Zealand]] media rating system
 *[[CERO]], the [[Japan|Japanese]] computer and video game rating system
+== External Links ==
+*[http://www.oflc.gov.au/ OFLC Government Website]
 [[Category: Rating systems]]