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Case number Advertiser Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending Determination date
0195-21 ALDI Australia
This television advertisement features a woman speaking. She has been blurred out to indicate she does not want to be identified and text on screen refers to her a a Supermarket Whistleblower.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0191-21 Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd
This television advertisement depicts two adult siblings at the dinner table competing over the last piece of beef.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0192-21 Sportsbet
This television advertisement has four versions which all end with the phrase "bet with mates".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0185-21 Carlton and United Breweries
This advertisement is an episode of the Channel 7 program "The Front Bar" which aired on 3rd June 2021
Dismissed Alcohol TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0190-21 ABI Interiors
This YouTube video is 45 minutes long and contains two reference to ABI Interiors.
Dismissed House Goods Services Internet - Social - Other 14/07/2021
0199-21 LifeStyles Healthcare
This TV On Demand advertisement is promoting condoms and lubricant and features three separate couples in different scenarios kissing and undressing.
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - On Demand 14/07/2021
0201-21 The Italian Pizza House
This television advertisement is animated and features voiceovers in an Italian accent.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0198-21 Grill'd
This television advertisement features a man eating a burger on the couch when a woman walking in and says "did someone say MSG?" A jingle plays. The woman continues "yeah, there's MSG in KFC, and something called tripolyphosphate of sodium, and silicon dioxide 551". The man looks dejected and say "not 551". A voiceover states "some herbs and spices are secret for a reason, but Grill'ds healthy fried chicken burgers have no additives".
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0196-21 Oyun.Se
This internet advertisement depicts a woman doing the splits and her clothed buttocks appearing prominent and enhanced.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet 14/07/2021
0202-21 Asaleo Care - Libra
This television advertisement features a jingle which says "wear, bleed, wash, repeat".
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0194-21 Hasbro Australia Ltd
This television advertisement depicts three boys playing with dinosaur themed Nerf guns.
Dismissed Toys and Games TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0173-21 Luv-a-Duck
This television advertisement features a man cooking three duck breasts.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0172-21 Bras n' Things
This TV On Demand advertisement features many scenes of women posing in lingerie.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - On Demand 23/06/2021
0179-21 Honey Birdette
This advertisement features a woman wearing a blue and sheer bra, underpants and garters. She is posed laying in the back seat of a vehicle.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Out of Home 23/06/2021
0187-21 Honey Birdette
This advertisement depicts a close up of a woman wearing pink lingerie.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Out of Home 23/06/2021
0158-21 Tourism Australia
This Instagram Post dated 05/05/21 on the @zotheysay account features a video of Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster-Blake in various Australian locations with a caption
Dismissed Travel Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0181-21 Tuchuzy
This Instagram Post dated 05/04/2021 is on the @saskiawotton account and features three images. The caption on the post is "Easter Monday [rabbit emoji]. The first image is of a woman posing in a dress. The second image shows a meal. The third image shows a bag, sunglasses and shoes on the beach.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0159-21 Jacquemus
This Instagram Post dated 02/05/2021 on the @saskiawotton account features four images.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0169-21 Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited
This Pay TV advertisement promotes pizzas delivered for $15.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Pay 23/06/2021
0167-21 Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund
There are three versions of this television advertisement which feature people having their hands and faces on the glass front watching their food being prepared.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0170-21 Grill'd
This segment of the TV show studio 10 features a segment with Food Innovation Manager, Ben Koning, from Grill'd cooking a Grill'd burger.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0177-21 Steel Solutions
This radio advertisement refers to an apprentice backing a bobcat into a retaining wall.
Dismissed Other Radio 23/06/2021
0182-21 Doctors on Demand
This billboard advertisement depicts a cartoon image of a woman and 11 babies, all of which appear to be crying. Text on the image states "Out of the pill? Don't worry about it. Doctors on Demand it."
Dismissed Other Billboard 23/06/2021
0145-21 Paramount Pictures Australia
This TV on Demand advertisement is promoting the movie 'The Quiet Place 2". There are three versions of the advertisements with a 30 and 15 second version of each.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 23/06/2021
0175-21 KIA Automotive Australia
This television advertisement features three vehicles driving together on an airstrip.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0180-21 Squarespace, Inc
This television advertisement features a woman called 'Sarah' and shows her being called different nicknames throughout her life.
Dismissed Information Technology TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0176-21 Reckitt Benckiser
This television advertisement depicts a father and son getting on public transport. One seat is available, a tradesman getting off. The father and son hesitate, but then use Glen 20 product to wipe down seat.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0164-21 Vitasoy Australia
This TV on demand advertisement has multiple versions which feature plant milk and the tagline, "Vitasoy. Let's grow a better world."
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - On Demand 16/06/2021
0157-21 Grosvenor Hotel
This digital billboard advertisement features three silhouette images of women and an image of heels and handcuffs.
Dismissed Sex Industry Billboard - Digital 16/06/2021
0150-21 EvaKool
This television advertisement shows a man spotting EvaKool products in their ‘natural habitat’ in a number of different locations
Dismissed Sport and Leisure TV - Free to Air 16/06/2021
0152-21 Stan Entertainment Pty Ltd
This TV on demand advertisement features a promotion for the television show, "Eden".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 16/06/2021
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued
Case number Advertiser Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending Determination date
0203-21 Only Chug
This Tiktok advertisement features a man sitting in a bathtub and using a decive to measure how long it takes him to drink an alcohol drink (Cruiser).
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Alcohol Internet - Social - Other 14/07/2021
0165-21 Newcastle Distilling Co
This Instagram Story on the @thetimberlina account features an image of a person holding up an alcohol bottle. Text on the image states "Thank you for my spiced rum just in time for the cooler months! @newcastledistillingco"
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0178-21 Honey Birdette
This advertisement features a woman wearing white lace lingerie. The video pans from her upper body to her lower body, following her hands and she runs them down her body.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie TV - Out of Home 23/06/2021
0161-21 Niks and Keeks
This Instagram Post dated 06/02/2021 on the @the_bored_toddler account features three images and a caption.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0163-21 Suboo
This Instagram Story on the @brittany_hockley account features an image comprising of four images. The caption on the post states: The images show a woman posing on a boat wearing a dress and jacket. Text on the image states "@suboostyle 30% off sitewide till wed x"
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Retail Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0166-21 Sydney Forklift Trucks Pty Ltd
This transport advertisement features the brand name and a painting of a naked female on the back of a truck cab. The woman is reclining with her genitals covered by her legs, and her breasts visible. There are black and white images of forklifts in the background of the image. The truck is registered in NSW with the registration number SFT 073.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Automotive Transport 23/06/2021
0183-21 DoorDash
This advertisement which appeared on Snapchat depicts a phone sitting on the ledge of a vehicle display screen with no apparent method of attachment.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Professional Service Internet - Social - Other 23/06/2021
0147-21 Honey Birdette
This advertisement features a woman wearing a black bra and a black collar and pulling on the collar. There is no text on screen.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie TV - Out of Home 16/06/2021
0144-21 ORTC Clothing
This Instagram advertisement features a post with two images posted by @myfriendelias. The caption for the images reads "The mind is a far better warrior than the sword".
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 16/06/2021
0148-21 AppQuantum
This in app advertisement features a video of a man looking as though he is about to hit a woman with a chair. He then gets distracted by what the woman has on her phone. Footage of the game is then shown.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Entertainment App 16/06/2021
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued
Case number Advertiser Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending Determination date
0174-21 Club-Mate Australia
This cinema advertisement depicts a man coming home and seeing his fridge is open and a knife is missing. He withdraws a firearm and creeps through the house, walking into a room where a large group of people yell "surprise" and he realises it is a party. He relaxes, and another man hands him a drink. He looks at the drink and his expression becomes dismayed and he raises his firearm towards a person. The screen changes to an image of the drink as a gunshot sound is heard.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries Cinema 23/06/2021
0162-21 Daniel Wellington
This Instagram Post on the @brittany_hockley account features two images.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Retail Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0160-21 Mercedes-Benz Aust/Pacific P/L
This Instagram post from the account @stevecordony features two images of the influencer with a Mercedes car.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Vehicle Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0168-21 Singtel Optus Pty Ltd
This TV on Demand advertisement features a man parking a forklift by sliding sideways into the spot.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Mobile Phone or SMS TV - On Demand 23/06/2021
0133-21 Hennes & Mauritz UK Ltd
This Instagram post from @laurennburns features eight images of a woman in a black coat and sunglasses holding a grey bag with 'COS' written on it in rainbow letters. The caption accompanying the post reads, "Celebrating @cosstores X @blackrainbowaus with this limited edition tote in pursuit of well-being and inclusivity, specifically for Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islanders in the LGBTQIASB community. These recycled cotton totes are complimentary at COS stores across Australia with any donation of $30 or more. Wear you pride #cosstores #blackrainbow
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 16/06/2021
0153-21 Yves Saint Laurent
This sponsored Instagram advertisement features a person standing on a rocky beach. They are wearing black stockings, a green and blue skirt, a silk tank top and holding a blue blazer over one shoulder. The text 'Saint Laurent' has been superimposed over the image.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 16/06/2021
0143-21 ORTC Clothing
This Instagram advertisement features a post with three images posted by @myfriendelias. The caption for the images reads 'Fall breeze. Autumn leaves. Neutral tines and classic styles AW21 by @ortcclothingco, shot by @thesnapsmith.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 16/06/2021
0142-21 Sax Fetish
This TV Out Of Home advertisement features nine images of men in products available in store, and scenes of a man walking through the store.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Sex Industry TV - Out of Home 16/06/2021
0154-21 Bondi Boost
This Instagram post by @carlyamcdonagh features an image of a woman holding the wave wand.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Retail Internet - Social - Instagram 16/06/2021

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