Daryl Williams
WA Federal
Member of the House of Reps
Liberal Party
Electorate: Tagney
In November 2002, as the Federal Attorney General, he voted against the introduction of an R18+ for games.
Quoted from:
R-rated computer games ban to stay. The Age 08.11.02
The attorneys-general met in Fremantle, Western
Australia, until late last night, but Mr Williams' spokeswoman said it was
his intention to oppose the scheme because of concerns that violence in
interactive games had a greater influence on behaviour than violence in
films.
"The Commonwealth position is that it will not support the expansion
of the R18 classification to computer games, in view of the interactive
nature of computer games," the spokeswoman said.
"It's appropriate to have a stricter regime in relation to this area
... (as) the likelihood of children gaining access to adult computer games
increases if the material is legally available."
In order to change the regime, all nine attorneys would have to agree
unanimously, so Mr Williams' opposition, teamed with at least one other
attorney - from South Australia - will defeat the reforms.
Nick Xenophon
SA Federal
Member of the Senate (from 2008)
Independent
SA State
Member of the Legislative Council
Independent
During a debate he suggested that books should be classified.
LEGISLATIVE
COUNCIL
Thursday
3 March 2005
CLASSIFICATION (PUBLICATIONS, FILMS AND COMPUTER GAMES) (TYPES OF CLASSIFICATIONS) AMENDMENT BILL
Adjourned
debate on second reading.
(Continued
from 28 February. Page 1178.)
The Hon. NICK XENOPHON: I note that there have been campaigns in the past in relation to there being a similar system of classification for books, and I emphasise that that is not about censorship but to give some guidance to parents and schools as to the sorts of material there may be in books that could disturb or offend, particularly for younger children. I think that is something that ought to be looked at in the context of providing guidance and warning to consumers, particularly to parents of young children. I support the second reading of this bill.
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In August 2005 he called for the children's game TAMAGOTCHI VERSION 2 to be Refused Classification, or at least rated R18+ because he believed it promoted gambling.
Quoted from:
MP seeks ban on game. The Adelaide Advertiser 04.08.05
"I don't want the kids of today to
become the gambling addicts of tomorrow with a game like this,"
"Any parent has a right to be alarmed.
It's about time we blew the whistle on this sort of game."
Quoted from:
Crusader seeks Tamagotchi ban. News.com.au 03.08.05
"This virtual pet encourages children as young as four to participate
in poker machine-style gambling,"
"Kids become so emotionally attached to these toys that they grieve
for them when they die.
"This version ... should not be available to children.
"Research here and overseas shows that these games can turn the kids
of today in to the gambling addicts of tomorrow."
Quoted from:
Gambling games for kids under fire. The
Courier-Mail 20.08.05
Nick Xenophon, from the No Pokies party,
said the gambling component of the toy was brought to his attention by a
concerned father, who found his six-year-old son trying to win virtual
rewards in the game.
He said the "disturbing" addition could inspire problem gambling in its young users as it rewarded players as young as four years old for placing bets.
"I don't want the kids of today to become the gambling addicts of tomorrow," he said. "I think there at least needs to be consumer advice on it. Some parents might say they're not concerned about it, but it should be an informed choice."
Mr Xenophon appealed to Federal Attorney-General Philip Ruddock, the OFLC and games outlets for the game to be classified or withdrawn from sale.