Michael Atkinson, the attorney general for South Australia and a primary proponent of video game censorship in Australia, resigned from office in March. Mr. Atkinson had long opposed the introduction of an adults-only rating for video games in Australia, effectively banning all games that were not considered suitable for children from sell to anyone, even adults.
For many years, Mr. Atkinson’s objections have been successful in stopping the implementation of an adults-only rating for video games because the proposal requires the unanimous approval of all state and federal attorneys general. He has consistently taken that position that even though the absence of an adults-only classification has effectively bans violent games even for adults, this was necessary to restrict access by children.