Ms Margaret Taylor:

It is an interesting observation that there have not been appeals. That is down to the legislation. The appeal board is provided for in the legislation. It is an example of good governance. If there is a dispute, this is a mechanism to resolve it. Whether the legislation should be amended is a matter for the Minister.

There are nine members. I believe they are ministerial appointments. A completely new board is being put together and I understand this is being done by the Public Appointments Service. The board is gender equal or perhaps split five to four. There is no remuneration for any board member, with the exception of expenses in the event that travel or accommodation are required. There were three appeals one year but, as the Senator rightly pointed out, we do not expect to meet often. That is a sign of the good job the film classification director does. Appeals are the exception rather than the rule.