No matter what the statistics, the research, or the weight of public opinion say, Atkinson has his feet firmly planted in concrete when it comes to classification reform. His position is based on his personal opinions, not facts. What do you do to fight that? Today we’re wondering, would it be best to stop paying him any attention?
South Australian Attorney General and the only politician standing between Australia and a mature rating for video games, says that he’s more at risk from gamers than motorcycle gangs.
South Australia ‘s opposition calls for the firing of Attorney-General Michael Atkinson, the primary reason the country can’t give games a R18+ mature rating, after he suggested that a West Croydon citizen was an imaginary plant for the Liberal Party.
The Gamers 4 Croydon candidates to stand in the upcoming South Australian election were announced last week. They agreed to tackle whatever questions Kotaku readers could throw their way. Here’s what happened.
Australia first gamer rights political party has announced its candidates to run at the South Australian state election in March. And they’re keen to answer your questions.
South Australian Attorney-General Michael Atkinson says the upcoming state election will see a “real contest” in his seat of Croydon. Atkinson has also taunted Gamers 4 Croydon – the pro R18+ party challenging him – by predicting they will engage in “criminal activities and dirty tricks” during the campaign.
As seen on the Gamers 4 Croydon twitter feed.
Ever wondered what it would be like to be responsible for censorship in Australia? An amusing new indie game lets you wear the shoes of Stephen Conroy and Michael Atkinson and take aim at the many “harmful” websites and video games trying to infiltrate our nation.
