The internet has been buzzing with news that Australia might finally get an R18+ Rating for video games, with 91% of Australians in support of an 18+ rating.

But today, much to the dismay of gamers, the introduction of the rating has been delayed indefinitely when (surprise surprise) South Australia's Attorney-General Michael Atkinson "withdrew his support for a discussion paper and public consultation process".

The introduction of an R18+ rating for computer games has been delayed indefinitely after South Australian Attorney-General Michael Atkinson withdrew his support for a discussion paper and public consultation process.

Censorship ministers in March agreed "in principle" to canvas public opinion on the proposed introduction of a R18+ classification for games and release a discussion paper on the issue, but Mr Atkinson has refused to agree to make the report public, effectively shelving it.

Victorian Attorney-General Rob Hulls, who has long supported the push for an R18+ games rating and took the lead in drafting the discussion paper, appears resigned that no changes to the classification system for games will be made anytime soon.

Miss Razz via blogs.theage.com.au »