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E.g., 09/07/2022
E.g., 09/07/2022
June 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0130-22 MediPro Capital Finance
This flyer advertisement features an image of four men in an exam room looking at a phone screen. The heading above the image is, "fixed rate for doctors from under 2% P.A." and the flyer includes information on the financial service.
Dismissed Finance/Investment Mail 22/06/2022
0131-22 Australian Gas Networks
This television advertisement features a father and daughter using natural gas appliances including scenes showing them in a kitchen, on a couch and in a bathroom.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 22/06/2022
0128-22 PVH Brands
This point-of-sale poster advertisement for Calvin Klein features a young woman in black lingerie sitting with her legs slightly apart and her arms resting on her legs with her hands resting in between her legs.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 22/06/2022
0127-22 The Collagen Co.
This TikTok advertisement features a video of a woman making a jug of the collagen product and speaking about the product.
Dismissed Health Products Internet - Social - Other 22/06/2022
June 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0115-22 OCAM
This YouTube video from Aussie Arvos is titled, "A ROOF TOP TENT you can ACTUALLY AFFORD!? but is it any good??" The influencer states that OCAM offered to loan him the prototype roof top tent. He then describes his setup.
Dismissed Automotive Internet - Social - Other 08/06/2022
0117-22 Network Gaming Tasmania
This television advertisement is three minutes long and features a woman in a local club, putting music on a jukebox then walking past other people while singing along to the song playing.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 08/06/2022
0121-22 Australian Gas Networks
This television advertisement includes the phrase, "gas is becoming renewable".
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 08/06/2022
0119-22 Mitre 10 Australia
This television advertisement features two naked people sitting outside talking to the camera.
Dismissed Retail TV - Free to Air 08/06/2022
0113-22 Bakers Delight Holdings Pty Ltd
This Instagram advertisement posted as a story to the @emmylouloves account features a video of a woman looking at a gift basket from Bakers Delight. She describes it as 'a gorgeous little package from Bakers Delight' and reads out the card with the basket. She then unpacks the items from the basket.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Instagram 08/06/2022
0120-22 A2 Milk
This television advertisement for A2 milk features two children and includes the phrase, "enjoy milk as nature intended with all natural A2 protein".
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 08/06/2022
0123-22 The Sundowner Motel Hotel
This television advertisement features two men watching sports at the venue. One of the men's phone goes off, and messages appear on screen asking if he has the tools because a pipe has burst in the house. The other man asks if it's 'the wife', and without looking at his phone that she probably wants him to get milk on the way home or something.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 08/06/2022
0122-22 iSelect Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features a man, who introduces himself as Chris Hemsworth's good-looking stunt double, running through the woods holding the hand of a woman. He comes to a stop and is surrounded by men who hit him until he is laying on the ground.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Insurance TV - Free to Air 08/06/2022
0118-22 Cygnett
This Instagram story posted to the @sophiecachia_ account features a woman holding up a charging cable with text on screen, including "@cygnett Nobody charges my phone like this cord here. ... Not spon, just simply life changing when you need your phone constantly & charged SO fast." and a link to Cygnett.com.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Information Technology Internet - Social - Instagram 08/06/2022
0114-22 Thermomix Australia
This Instagram story posted by the @sarahkearnsofficial account features a person referring to a maiden voyage of their Thermomix. The brand @thermomixaus is tagged.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued House Goods Services Internet - Social - Instagram 08/06/2022
May 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0106-22 Stan
This TV On Demand advertisement promoting the program "Billy The Kid" contains a scene showing an apparently naked woman atop a man in a bed.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 25/05/2022
0110-22 Raiz Invest Ltd
This television advertisement features a couple at a market. They come across a cake stall and the woman asks if he would like to purchase something. He agrees, and opens his shirt to reveal his debit card stuck to his chest. He asks the woman to pull the card off his chest and winces when she does so.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 25/05/2022
0107-22 Sportsbet
This advertisement is a tipping segment. It depicts a woman stating that: "So what I like to do with my bet with mates group is we all pick a leg that we think is going to win. So Sam Docherty, he is usually my go-to lock leg in my bets with mates group. I know that he's going to be getting 25 disposals every week. All my other friends that do the same in their same game multi. Good luck punters, enjoy the footy but gamble responsibly".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/05/2022
0099-22 McDonald’s Australia Limited
This Pay TV advertisement depicts close up scenes of a burger. A voice-over says: “By itself the combo of tender Aussie chicken, cheese, tomato and aioli is deluxe. But add another piece of chicken and you’re in double chicken deluxe town. Chicken & Macca’s. Together and Lovin’ it.”
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Pay 25/05/2022
0103-22 Apple Pty Limited
This TV On Demand advertisement contains scenes from the program 'Shining Girls' which included two people falling through a pane of glass and a hand grasping a knife.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 25/05/2022
0102-22 Apple Pty Limited
This television advertisement contains scenes from the program 'Shining Girls'.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 25/05/2022
0104-22 Uber Australia Pty Ltd
This television advertisement contain scenes of the Irwin family detailing what they'll be having for dinner with certain animals. The advertisement ends with Paris Hilton standing in front of an enclosure filled with chihuahua's saying she'll be having dinner with the them. Terri Irwin tells her that that's where they keep the snakes, and a snake is shown with a large lump in it's body, indicating it had eaten a chihuahua.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 25/05/2022
0108-22 Isuzu UTE Australia
This YouTube video is 13.50 minutes long and contains various scenes of the vehicle driving, including scenes of it crossing waterways.
Dismissed Vehicle Internet - Social - Other 25/05/2022
0109-22 Brand Developers Aust Pty Ltd
This television advertisement for a fitness machine details that it exercises 80% of all the muscles at the same time. The advertisement contains the phrase "Do you want to get rid of that excess fat and feel more attractive?"
Dismissed Retail TV - Free to Air 25/05/2022
0101-22 Raiz Invest Ltd
This television advertisement depicts a couple eating at a restaurant. The man has a black eye. The woman suggests that they go dutch, and he declines and says he has the bill. He raises his hand and a large man dressed in underpants and a cape appears. He explain that that is Hector who helps him with his saving, and he has to fight him in order to access his wallet. The two fight, with Hector throwing the man through a table.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Finance/Investment TV - On Demand 25/05/2022
0111-22 Thermomix Australia
This Instagram story posted by the @sarahkearnsofficial account features a person referring to their new Thermomix.
Dismissed House Goods Services Internet - Social - Instagram 25/05/2022
0105-22 Brand Developers Aust Pty Ltd
This television advertisement is for the Thin Lizzy Anti Aging Collagen.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 25/05/2022
0112-22 Thermomix Australia
This Instagram story was posted to the @sarahkearnsofficial account and features the inside of a mixer with the text, "Ok Tuesday is normally quick dinner/takeaway as knox has art until 5:30 and we aren't home till 6. Tonight I made a butter chicken in less time than it would have taken to grab takeout! Will keep the thermomix updates coming for those interested".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued House Goods Services Internet - Social - Instagram 25/05/2022
May 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0092-22 Icon Ink
This window display features a woman's face with piercings and tattoos, and another woman's face with flames.
Dismissed Other Poster 11/05/2022
0093-22 Woolworths Group Limited trading as BIG W
This sponsored advertisement on Facebook depicts a woman wearing a sheer navy chemise.
Dismissed Lingerie Internet - Social - Facebook 11/05/2022
0098-22 Sportsbet
This television advertisement depicts a group of people in emergency uniforms huddled around a vehicle.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 11/05/2022
0096-22 Botanika Blends
This Instagram advertisement dated 29th April 2022 features a cartoon image of a man in a wizard hat, holding his coat open and 'flashing' the viewer. His genitals are covered by a protein bar.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Instagram 11/05/2022
0095-22 Aveling Homes
This radio advertisement has a reference to it being a woman's prerogative to change her mind.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Other Radio 11/05/2022
0094-22 The BOSS Shop
This television advertisement features text on screen corresponding to a jingle, about all the things available at the business.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Hardware/Machinery TV - Free to Air 11/05/2022
April 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0077-22 SafeWork NSW
This radio advertisement features a woman receiving a phone call and becoming distressed. A voice-over states that falls when working jobs in construction can be devastating for loved ones.
Dismissed Community Awareness Radio 27/04/2022
0078-22 The Firm Gentlemens Club
This television advertisement depicts several woman in bras, garter belts and g-strings dancing around poles and with each other.
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - Free to Air 27/04/2022
0082-22 Honey Birdette
This Instagram story featured a series of five images showing a model in pink lingerie with rope detailing.
Dismissed Lingerie Internet - Social - Instagram 27/04/2022
0085-22 Kogan Technologies
This email advertisement featured the subject line "PRICE DROP: Power of Pussy & More".
Dismissed Entertainment Email 27/04/2022
0083-22 Honey Birdette
This Instagram Post features two images of a woman in pink lingerie with rope detailing sitting on a bed. She is wearing a bra, garter belt, underwear and wrist cuffs.
Dismissed Lingerie Internet - Social - Instagram 27/04/2022
0080-22 Museum of Old and New Art
This Facebook post features an image of rows of chocolates shaped like vulvas. The caption states, "We're doing chocolates now. Inspired by Cunts... and other conversations by Greg Taylor and friends.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Facebook 27/04/2022
0087-22 Wicked Campers
This transport advertisement with SA registration S299 BTJ features the slogan, "Back in my day blowin' a tranny was car trouble".
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Vehicle Transport 27/04/2022
0089-22 Cancer Council Victoria
This TV-on-Demand advertisement features a young girl walking down a street with visible junk food advertising. The girl is then pelted with food and drink as she continues to walk.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Community Awareness TV - On Demand 27/04/2022
0088-22 OTR
This television advertisement features a man looking at his phone with the OTR app open on it, and rubbing it on his shirt to clean the screen. A genie then appears in the seat next to him and explains that if he scans the QR code and presses the button in the app he can save.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Retail TV - Free to Air 27/04/2022
0086-22 Heart Attacks Diner
This website advertisement features an image of a large stacked burger and the text, "We are a new franchise Diner that serves up Monster burgers, country fried chicken, heartburn wings, cholesterol dogs, breakfast burgers, loaded fries, shakes, thickshackes, crazy shakes, and diabetic desserts."
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Venue Internet 27/04/2022
April 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0070-22 Suncorp Ltd
This television advertisement features a man lying on a couch crying as he watches videos relating to climate change. He says, 'We're doomed". Another man sitting in the room is handed a guitar and begins to sing.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 13/04/2022
0068-22 Sony Pictures Releasing
This TV-on-demand advertisement is a promotion for the film, "Morbius".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 13/04/2022
0071-22 Buddybet
This television advertisement features a bride throwing a bouquet to a group of women behind her. A voice-over describes the scene like it is a horse race.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 13/04/2022
0072-22 Repco Ltd
This television advertisement features a tyre spinning in the sand. A voice-over says, "oh yeah, a nice bit of sand between the tyre tread".
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 13/04/2022
0069-22 Sony Pictures Releasing
This Pay TV advertisement is a promotion for the film, "Morbius".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Pay 13/04/2022
0058-22 Sheep Inc.
This website for Sheep Inc includes statements relating to environmental aspects of the products.
Dismissed Clothing Internet 13/04/2022
0067-22 Honey Birdette
This advertisement features the lingerie style Laura. It depicts a woman in a large hat who is wearing a sheer green bodysuit and silver gloves.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 13/04/2022

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