What this class covers
ANZSIC class 6632 categorises businesses primarily engaged in renting or hiring pre-recorded physical media to Australian consumers. This classification captures traditional rental operations that provide temporary access to entertainment content in tangible formats. The industry has evolved significantly with digital disruption but remains relevant for businesses maintaining physical media collections.
Typical operations include local video rental stores, gaming rental services, and specialty media libraries. Examples include a suburban DVD rental outlet, a video game exchange that offers rental options, or a niche service renting classic films on physical media. The classification applies regardless of whether rentals occur through physical stores, vending machines, or delivery services, provided the core activity involves temporary access to pre-recorded physical media.
Primary activities in plain English
Businesses in this class typically engage in one or more of these activities:
- Renting out physical video games for consoles and computers
- Operating a DVD or Blu-ray disc rental service
- Maintaining a collection of video cassettes for hire
- Providing rental access to other pre-recorded electronic media formats
- Operating rental kiosks or vending machines for physical media
Exclusions and nearby codes
This class specifically excludes businesses that rent the equipment needed to play media. Rental of video players, gaming consoles, or other playback devices falls under ANZSIC class 6639 (Other Goods and Equipment Rental and Hiring n.e.c.).
Digital streaming services and online content providers are not covered by this classification as they involve access to digital content rather than physical media rental. These typically fall under other divisions related to telecommunications, internet publishing, or broadcasting services.
Practical guidance
When registering your business with the Australian Business Register, use ANZSIC 6632 to ensure proper classification. This aligns with Business Industry Code (BIC) 66320 for tax reporting purposes. Correct classification helps with accurate BAS reporting and ensures you're grouped appropriately for industry statistics.
For workers' compensation insurance, this classification typically falls under clerical or retail risk categories rather than manual handling classifications, but check with your state's WorkCover authority for specific premium rates. While traditional video rental businesses have declined, this classification may still be relevant for niche markets, specialty collections, or gaming rental services that continue to operate with physical media.