The Australian government is currently considering a proposed bill to redefine loot boxes under Australian law. The filing, led by Independent federal minister Andrew Wilkie, aims to amend Australian Classification Board rulings by requiring all games with loot boxes to gain an automatic R18+ classification, or be refused classification.
The bill seeks to reduce the number of children engaging with loot boxes, and therefore reduce the likelihood of children developing gambling habits as a result of this early exposure.
In addition to the new classification, the proposed bill also states that any game including loot boxes would need to carry a warning for parents or guardians.