Q1 Your Sex:
Male	(50.1%)
Female	(50.2%)
Q2 Your Sexual Preference:
Male	(37.9%)
Female	(45.8%)
A bit of both	(16.7%)
Q3 Your age:
18 – 24	(39.2%)
25 – 29	(26.8%)
30 – 34	(13.2%)
35 – 39	(10.2%)
40 – 44	(5.2%)
45 – 49	(2.8%)
50 – 54	(1.7%)
55 – 59	(0.7%)
60 – 64	(0.2%)
70 – 74	(0.3%)
Q4 Your country of birth:
Argentina	(1.2%)
Australia	(88%)
Austria	(0.5%)
Canada	(0.3%)
China	(0.2%)
France	(0.2%)
Germany	(0.3%)
Hong Kong	(0.1%)
Ireland	(0.3%)
Italy	(0.2%)
Mexico	(0.1%)
New Zealand	(1.8%)
Singapore	(0.1%)
Spain	(0.1%)
Sweden	(0.1%)
United Kingdom	(3.9%)
United States	(0.4%)
Switzerland	(0.2%)
Taiwan	(0.1%)
Other	(2.5%)
Q5 Your place of residence:
ACT	(1.4%)
NT	(1.6%)
NSW	(28.8%)
QLD	(14.9%)
SA	(8.4%)
TAS	(4.3%)
VIC	(13.8%)
WA	(26.6%)
Other	(0.5%)
Q6 Your current relationship status:
Single	(18.7%)
Dating	(24.7%)
Defacto	(18.9%)
Engaged / Married	(38%)
Q7 Are you offended by X18+ rated explicit erotic films? i.e., films containing actual sexual activity, including close ups, between consenting adults, and no violence?
No way! Sex is fantastic, what’s to be offended about?	(84%)
No, I’m not offended but I don’t really watch them.	(15%)
Yes but it doesn’t bother me if other people watch them.	(1.5%)
Yes they are offensive and should be banned!	(0.3%)
Q8 Have you ever watched an X18+ rated explicit erotic film?
Yes many times. I love watching them to enhance my solo play.	(56.1%)
Yes a few times to get me in the mood.	(39.8%)
No, I’ve never watched one.	(4.9%)
Q9 Have you ever watched an X18+ rated explicit erotic film with your partner?
Yes many times. We love watching them during our sex play.	(31.7%)
Yes a few times to get each other in the mood.	(47.5%)
No, I’ve never watched one with my partner.	(17.5%)
No, I’ve never watched one.	(4%)
Q10 How often do you watch X18+ rated explicit erotic films?
Once a day.	(2.3%)
Once every couple of days.	(13.7%)
Once a week.	(13.6%)
Once every few weeks.	(23.8%)
About once a month.	(16.2%)
Very rarely.	(26%)
I don’t watch explicit erotic films.	(5%)
Q11 Have you ever purchased an X18+ rated explicit erotic film?
Definitely! I have a library.	(15.1%)
Yes, I’ve got a few stashed away.	(51.7%)
No, I’ve never actually purchased one.	(33.6%)
Q12 How have you purchased an X18+ rated explicit erotic film?
Via a mail order catalogue.	(9.2%)
Over the internet from an adult website.	(33.5%)
From an adult retail store.	(20.4%)
From my local video / DVD / music retailer.	(0.5%)
From a newsagent / deli / street market.	(0.4%)
From a friend.	(3.3%)
From overseas.	(0.5%)
I’ve never purchased one.	(32.6%)
Q13 Did you know that it is illegal to purchase explicit erotic films rated X18+ through stores in the States of Australia?
No, I had no idea.	(59.5%)
Yes, I did know.	(41%)
Q14 Do you believe that explicit erotic films rated X18+ should be available to purchase on a restricted basis to people aged 18 and over, who wish to view or purchase them?
Absolutely! Adults should be able to view and purchase what they like.	(69.2%)
Yes they should, but it should be tightly regulated.	(28%)
No, I think the current situation is suitable.	(2.5%)
No, I don’t think they should be available at all.	(0.7%)
Q15 Currently, explicit erotic films containing actual sexual activity, including close ups, between consenting adults, and no violence are rated X18+. What classification do you think they should be given?
M 15+ - for general sale throughout Australia.	(1%)
MA 15+ - for general sale throughout Australia.	(2.7%)
R 18+ - for sale only from adult premises throughout Australia.	(84.8%)
They should be kept X18+ - for sale only from adult premises only in the NT and ACT.	(11.8%)
Q16 Currently the law states that explicit erotic films rated X18+ can only be sold legally in the Northern Territory and some suburbs of the ACT. What do you think of this?
I think it’s absolutely ridiculous! Why only available in some parts of Australia and not others?	(77.6%)
I think it’s stupid, but it doesn’t really bother me as I don’t buy explicit erotic films often.	(14.9%)
I think its fine.	(3.1%)
I don’t really have an opinion on it.	(4.7%)
Q17 Have you ever seen a film in Australia containing illegal content such as beastiality, extreme fetishes or snuff and if so where did you get it?
Via a mail order catalogue.	(0.7%)
Over the internet.	(12.9%)
From an adult retail store.	(0.6%)
From my local video/DVD/music retailer.	(0.1%)
From a newsagent / deli / street market.	(0.2%)
From a friend.	(9.9%)
From overseas.	(1.8%)
I’ve never seen one of those films.	(74.1%)
Q18 Do you believe that X18+ rated explicit erotic films are linked to the carrying out of sex crimes?
No way. People who carry out these crimes are obviously not right to begin with and would do so regardless.	(51.8%)
It’s possible but I really don’t think so.	(39.1%)
Yes, I think the two are definitely linked.	(3.2%)
I don’t know.	(6.2%)
Q19 Do you believe that X18+ rated explicit erotic films help improve or ruin relationships?
Definitely improve. They help couples communicate what they like to enrich and spice up their sex lives.	(39.9%)
I think they help a bit, especially if couples have trouble in the bedroom.	(33.5%)
I don’t think they help much but I wouldn’t say they ruin.	(24.8%)
Definitely ruin. The movies cause people to develop unrealistic expectations.	(2.1%)
Q20 Are you offended by films containing violence?
No. I’m quite desensitized to violence in films.	(18.7%)
No not really. I can just turn away at the really gory bits!	(17%)
It depends on the violence and it’s context. Sometimes violence is justified in a storyline.	(48.2%)
Yes especially really graphic violence.	(8.9%)
Yes, I think all portrayals of violence are unnecessary.	(7.5%)
Q21 If you were given the choice of buying a classified explicit erotic film or a film primarily containing violence, which would you choose?
The explicit erotic film. Let’s see some sex!	(84.2%)
The violent film. Let’s see some gore!	(3%)
I wouldn’t be able to choose between the two.	(7.9%)
Neither, I’d rather go without thanks.	(5.2%)
Q22 Will you be having sex tonight?
Absolutely!	(31.3%)
Quite possibly, if I’m lucky!	(36.8%)
Not likely, but I’m hopeful.	(18.1%)
Not a chance.	(14.2%)