Valid Proof of Age Requirements at the Cinema

Cinemas may verify a person's age before they provide access to an MA 15+ or R 13+, 15+,16+,18+ film.

Proof of age may be requested of the person claiming to be 13, 15, 16 or 18, or of the parent or guardian.

Acceptable forms of photo ID

Australia

Drivers Licence

Passport

Student ID Card

Proof of Age Card

New Zealand

Drivers Licence

Passport

Student ID Card

HANZ 18+ card

When can cinemas refuse entry to a MA15+ and R18+ Movie?

Cinemas are required to abide by the MA15+ and R18+ age restrictions. This means refusing entry to a MA15+ film, to any person who reasonably appears to be under 15 and who is not accompanied by his or her parent or guardian.

Similarly, entry to a R18+ film in a cinema can be refused to any person who reasonably appears to be under 18.

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