Reservist Case Studies
Greg Scott
Classification Board Member
Classification Board Member
Greg Scott: Naval Reservist and Classification Board Member
He is twenty- nine.
He watches DVD s and plays computer games all day.
He is also a Leading Seaman in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve: a Combat Systems Operator.
A typical Generation X type you might think?
Well no…
His name is Greg Scott and he is a member of the Classification Board, the independent agency that sits within the Federal Attorney General’s Department that classifies every film (including videos and DVDs), computer games and submittable publications that enter Australia.
In assigning classifications, Greg is exposed to a wide range of material, ranging in classification from G to material that is Refused Classification. As the Classification Board’s web site says: "Some of the material may be of a particularly confronting or offensive nature… and Board members must therefore possess maturity and balance, and the ability to apply reason, commonsense and sensitivity in the performance of their duties.”
Greg joined the Navy when he completed secondary school and for nine years he served as a Combat Systems Operator. He saw service in the Persian Gulf twice in HMAS MELBOURNE, a guided missile frigate where he was Electronic Warfare Director, specialising in above water warfare and anti-ship missile defence.
So why does a young man with such a pedigree join the Classification Board?
Greg says, "The opportunity arose to be able to represent the Australian community and become involved in the decision making processes of the Classification Board. It enables me to impart my life experience and perspective in the decisions we make as members of the Classification Board. It is also a fascinating job with a variety of material that often challenges you.”
Greg’s diverse experiences in the Navy provide him with a rich tapestry of experience that gives him the maturity and balance required of Board members.
In August this year Greg sailed in HMAS NEWCASTLE on its goodwill mission to New Zealand and Tonga. Mixing with the nearly 200 crew members of NEWCASTLE certainly helps to give Greg an insight into what Australians are thinking and doing.
“It’s a great job and I am so fortunate to be able to mix Reserve service with the Royal Australian Navy and the Classification Board.”
He is twenty- nine.
He watches DVD s and plays computer games all day.
He is also a Leading Seaman in the Royal Australian Naval Reserve: a Combat Systems Operator.
A typical Generation X type you might think?
Well no…
His name is Greg Scott and he is a member of the Classification Board, the independent agency that sits within the Federal Attorney General’s Department that classifies every film (including videos and DVDs), computer games and submittable publications that enter Australia.
In assigning classifications, Greg is exposed to a wide range of material, ranging in classification from G to material that is Refused Classification. As the Classification Board’s web site says: "Some of the material may be of a particularly confronting or offensive nature… and Board members must therefore possess maturity and balance, and the ability to apply reason, commonsense and sensitivity in the performance of their duties.”
Greg joined the Navy when he completed secondary school and for nine years he served as a Combat Systems Operator. He saw service in the Persian Gulf twice in HMAS MELBOURNE, a guided missile frigate where he was Electronic Warfare Director, specialising in above water warfare and anti-ship missile defence.
So why does a young man with such a pedigree join the Classification Board?
Greg says, "The opportunity arose to be able to represent the Australian community and become involved in the decision making processes of the Classification Board. It enables me to impart my life experience and perspective in the decisions we make as members of the Classification Board. It is also a fascinating job with a variety of material that often challenges you.”
Greg’s diverse experiences in the Navy provide him with a rich tapestry of experience that gives him the maturity and balance required of Board members.
In August this year Greg sailed in HMAS NEWCASTLE on its goodwill mission to New Zealand and Tonga. Mixing with the nearly 200 crew members of NEWCASTLE certainly helps to give Greg an insight into what Australians are thinking and doing.
“It’s a great job and I am so fortunate to be able to mix Reserve service with the Royal Australian Navy and the Classification Board.”
