As an avid gamer myself I wholeheartedly support the move, which will bring Australia in line with a number of other countries.

Currently, the highest legally available classification category for computer games is MA15+.

Games that are not suitable for a minor to play are refused classification.

An increasing number of gamers are in their 20s and 30s and the question has been asked, "why have we been refused access to age-appropriate games?"

There are arguments about violent content, but we've had an R18+ classification for movies for who knows how long.

There has also been an argument that violent games create violent gamers (an argument I can't comprehend and completely disagree with by the way).

Why has the legislation to classify these gamesand give adults access to them taken this long?

The overwhelming support of the proposed move since a public discussion paper was released two years ago is proof gamers - and more than likely the parents of younger gamers - have the maturity to know what is appropriate.

However, I guess there will always be an issue with sourcing computer games online or from overseas vendors, which could bypass the restrictions.

The legislation is scheduled to come into effect on January 1, 2013.

Let us know your thoughts.