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|image_flag = Flag of Australia.png |
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|languages_type = [[wp:National language|National Language]] |
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+ | |languages = [[wp:English language|English]] |
|capital = [[wp:Canberra|Canberra]] |
|capital = [[wp:Canberra|Canberra]] |
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|largest_city = [[wp:Sydney|Sydney]] |
|largest_city = [[wp:Sydney|Sydney]] |
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|demonym = Australian, Aussie (informal) |
|demonym = Australian, Aussie (informal) |
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|leader_title1 = [[wp:Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] |
|leader_title1 = [[wp:Prime Minister|Prime Minister]] |
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+ | |leader_name1 = Scott Morrison |
|established = 1901 |
|established = 1901 |
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| ⚫ | |population_estimate = 24,772,247 <small>(as of 2018)</small>|image_map = Australia.jpg}}'''[[wp:Australia|Australia]]''' is a country in the southern and eastern hemispheres and is a neighbour to [[New Zealand]], [[wp:Papua New Guinea|Papua New Guinea]], [[wp:East Timor|East Timor]] and [[wp:Indonesia|Indonesia]]. It is a member of the Commonwealth with New Zealand, [[South Africa]], [[Canada]] and the [[United Kingdom]]. |
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| − | |population_estimate = 22,820,803}} |
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| − | The country's [[OFLC]] provides the age classification of all media in the country, including [[Grand Theft Auto]] releases. The majority of the GTA series is rated MA15+ (for "'''M'''ature '''A'''udiences" over the age of 15), however some editions of the games have drawn the RC rating ("Refused Classification"). [[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]] was famously re-rated after the [[Hot Coffee]] debacle, the OFLC changing its original MA15+ rating to RC. The re-release of San Andreas saw it obtain the MA15+ rating again, after the Hot Coffee material was edited out. [[Rockstar Games]] produced a different version of [[Grand Theft Auto IV]] for retail in the Australian/Kiwi market to meet Australian OFLC MA15+ guidelines. This meant there would be no blood pools forming beneath dead bodies, prostitute 'services' are shown from an obscuring angle (and no options are available), and injury decals are not shown on the [[Niko Bellic|protagonist]] or on NPCs when they are wounded. Copies of the game acquired from online retailers (Steam, Gamestop etc.) are the international version of the game, even if downloaded within Australia. The international version of GTA IV was eventually submitted for rating in New Zealand by a retailer, and was passed with an 18+ rating, allowing the uncensored version to be sold there. |
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| + | The country's [[OFLC]] rates video games in Australia, including the GTA series. |
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| − | Media that receive a "Refused Classification" rating are banned from sale; it is particularly easy for games to receive this rating, as there is no 18+ classification for games in the counrty. Games which do receive this rating must be edited to meet MA15+ standards to obtain an Australian release. |
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| − | Note that the OFLC do not decide ratings policy, but merely enforce it -- changes to the classification system, such as providing an 18+ rating for games, must be authorised with a unanimous vote from every state attorney-general. The Attorney- General [http://www.agd.sa.gov.au/about_us/ministers.php Michael Atkinson] of [[wp:South Australia|South Australia]] is the lone opposing vote regarding an 18+ rating for video games. |
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| − | In 2010 Micheal Atkinson stepped down from his seat as Attorney General and the R18+ rating was immediately put up for vote. All other Attorney General's voted yes for the rating except Greg Smith who abstained until a few weeks later. The law has since been passed and was implemented on January 1 2013 with the first game to be rated R Ninja Gaiden 3: Razor's Edge for Wii U. Grand Theft Auto V is expected to be R18+ in the country which will prevent minors from purchasing it. |
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==Australia within the Grand Theft Auto games== |
==Australia within the Grand Theft Auto games== |
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===3D Universe=== |
===3D Universe=== |
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+ | In the [[3D Universe]], references are made to a war between the [[United States]] and Australia. It is first referenced in ''[[Grand Theft Auto III]]'' when a caller in [[Chatterbox FM]], [[Colonel James P.]], talks about his experience in the [[Australian-American War]], which [[Lazlow]] claims did not happen. References appear in later GTA games, usually in [[Ammu-Nation]] commercials and radio advertisements. It can be presumed that Australia lost the war because the San Andreas Ammu-Nation radio promotions mention weapons "from when we whooped Australia's ass." Also in ''[[Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas]]'', a [[WCTR]] news report says that the government blames the earthquake, that was said to be the reason for the closure of the bridges connecting [[Los Santos (3D Universe)|Los Santos]], [[San Fierro (3D Universe)|San Fierro]], and [[Las Venturas (3D Universe)|Las Venturas]], were caused by Australians, which scientists claim is not true. |
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| + | In ''[[Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories]]'' a brand of toilet paper known as [[Koala]] is advertised on the [[Radio Stations in GTA Liberty City Stories|radio]] and also mentions that it "sends Australia a message". |
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===HD Universe=== |
===HD Universe=== |
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+ | The [[HD Universe]] continues the references to the Australian-American War. A commercial for [[Babiesovernight.com|Babies Overnight adoption service]] mentions "...an Australian baby, which loves to play war but always loses." On the website "[[Ilovetoblow.org|www.ilovetoblow.org]]." If the war was really still going on in GTA IV, then that would mean (because of it being first referenced in [[1992]], the setting of GTA: San Andreas), that it has or did go on for at least 16 years, being far longer than [[wp:World War 1|World War 1]] or [[wp:World War 2|World War 2]]. However, the [[3D Universe]] is not canon with the HD Universe. During [[Conspire]] on the Lost and Damned [[WKTT Radio]], a woman mentions she has been around the world except for Australia, because it's "fucked". |
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| + | Many [[Cheval]] vehicles are based on an Australian car manufacturer, Holden. |
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| + | [[Air Emu]], one of the airlines in operation at [[Los Santos International Airport]], is based the Australian flag carrier airline, Qantas. |
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| + | ====Characters==== |
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| + | *[[Jeff Chartier]], a helicopter pilot in [[Los Santos (HD Universe)|Los Santos]] is Australian. |
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| + | *[[Brendan Darcy]], a character in ''[[Grand Theft Auto Online]]'' and the captain of the [[Online Protagonist]]'s [[Galaxy Super Yacht]], is Australian. |
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==Trivia== |
==Trivia== |
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+ | *The [[Angels Of Death]] MC are known to have chapters in Australia. |
| + | *[[The San Andreas Flight School Update]] added an Australia [[Parachute|Chute Bag]] in GTA V. |
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| + | *In GTA Online, [[GTA Online Protagonist|players]] can customize some vehicles including the [[Galaxy Super Yacht|Yachts]] with an Australian flag ([[Grand Theft Auto V#Enhanced and PC Versions|Enhanced version]] only). |
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| + | ==Navigation== |
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| + | {{Countries}}[[ru:Австралия]] |
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Revision as of 09:37, 10 February 2020
Australia is a country in the southern and eastern hemispheres and is a neighbour to New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, East Timor and Indonesia. It is a member of the Commonwealth with New Zealand, South Africa, Canada and the United Kingdom.
The country's OFLC rates video games in Australia, including the GTA series.
Australia within the Grand Theft Auto games
3D Universe
In the 3D Universe, references are made to a war between the United States and Australia. It is first referenced in Grand Theft Auto III when a caller in Chatterbox FM, Colonel James P., talks about his experience in the Australian-American War, which Lazlow claims did not happen. References appear in later GTA games, usually in Ammu-Nation commercials and radio advertisements. It can be presumed that Australia lost the war because the San Andreas Ammu-Nation radio promotions mention weapons "from when we whooped Australia's ass." Also in Grand Theft Auto: San Andreas, a WCTR news report says that the government blames the earthquake, that was said to be the reason for the closure of the bridges connecting Los Santos, San Fierro, and Las Venturas, were caused by Australians, which scientists claim is not true.
In Grand Theft Auto: Liberty City Stories a brand of toilet paper known as Koala is advertised on the radio and also mentions that it "sends Australia a message".
HD Universe
The HD Universe continues the references to the Australian-American War. A commercial for Babies Overnight adoption service mentions "...an Australian baby, which loves to play war but always loses." On the website "www.ilovetoblow.org." If the war was really still going on in GTA IV, then that would mean (because of it being first referenced in 1992, the setting of GTA: San Andreas), that it has or did go on for at least 16 years, being far longer than World War 1 or World War 2. However, the 3D Universe is not canon with the HD Universe. During Conspire on the Lost and Damned WKTT Radio, a woman mentions she has been around the world except for Australia, because it's "fucked".
Many Cheval vehicles are based on an Australian car manufacturer, Holden.
Air Emu, one of the airlines in operation at Los Santos International Airport, is based the Australian flag carrier airline, Qantas.
Characters
- Jeff Chartier, a helicopter pilot in Los Santos is Australian.
- Brendan Darcy, a character in Grand Theft Auto Online and the captain of the Online Protagonist's Galaxy Super Yacht, is Australian.
Trivia
- The Angels Of Death MC are known to have chapters in Australia.
- The San Andreas Flight School Update added an Australia Chute Bag in GTA V.
- In GTA Online, players can customize some vehicles including the Yachts with an Australian flag (Enhanced version only).
