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Case number Advertiser Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort ascending Determination date
0347-20 Lotterywest
This television advertisement is set in a living room. A female character is shown watching the television and jumping up and down with excitement. She starts to look dizzy, then she faints and falls onto the safety of her couch. The voiceover reveals that she’s just won OZ Lotto and fainted from excitement. The end graphics promoting OZ Lotto fade onto the screen.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0347-20 Lotterywest
This television advertisement is set in a living room. A female character is shown watching the television and jumping up and down with excitement. She starts to look dizzy, then she faints and falls onto the safety of her couch. The voiceover reveals that she’s just won OZ Lotto and fainted from excitement. The end graphics promoting OZ Lotto fade onto the screen.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0351-20 Just.Cos Cosmetic Surgery
This television advertisement feature several scenes of women and close up scenes of breasts. The voiceover states "Who needs eye contact? Get the breast implants you've been wishing for for Just Cos. Contact us today to find out more."
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Other TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0351-20 Just.Cos Cosmetic Surgery
This television advertisement feature several scenes of women and close up scenes of breasts. The voiceover states "Who needs eye contact? Get the breast implants you've been wishing for for Just Cos. Contact us today to find out more."
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Other TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
Dismissed
Case number Advertiser Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort ascending Determination date
0346-20 Youi
This television advertisement has three versions: A man packaging oysters; A man and woman making soup; A woman and man packaging dog treats.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0346-20 Youi
This television advertisement has three versions: A man packaging oysters. A man and woman making soup. A woman and man packaging dog treats.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0352-20 Greenstone Financial Services
This television advertisement shows a man getting two cups of water and going upstairs. As he's on the stairs, he dances up and down.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0353-20 PD Insurance
This television advertisement depicts a mother driving her car and listening to her daughter questioning whether she will be able to use the car once she gets her drivers licence. The mother does not respond verbally but rather her reactions/responses are captured in thought bubbles. The daughter reaches the conclusion that she should get her own car and look for a job. Her mother turns to her daughter briefly with a pleased look.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0352-20 Greenstone Financial Services
This television advertisement shows a man getting two cups of water and going upstairs. As he's on the stairs, he dances up and down.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0353-20 PD Insurance
This television advertisement depicts a mother driving her car and listening to her daughter questioning whether she will be able to use the car once she gets her drivers licence. The mother does not respond verbally but rather her reactions/responses are captured in thought bubbles. The daughter reaches the conclusion that she should get her own car and look for a job. Her mother turns to her daughter briefly with a pleased look.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0341-20 69Slam
This advertisement depicts the lower half of a woman wearing underpants with coconuts on them. There are 5 straws inside her underpants, and a man is shown with his mouth around one straw and the woman's hand on his face.
Dismissed Clothing Internet 25/11/2020
0341-20 69Slam
This advertisement depicts the lower half of a woman wearing underpants with coconuts on them. There are 5 straws inside her underpants, and a man is shown with his mouth around one straw and the woman's hand on his face.
Dismissed Clothing Internet 25/11/2020
0338-20 McDonald’s Australia Limited
This television advertisement features well-known personalities from the Block television series.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0338-20 McDonald's Australia Limited
This television advertisement features well-known personalities from the Block television series.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0350-20 Genea
This TV On Demand advertisement for a fertility clinic features cartoon graphics relating to the reproduction process and the song "Let's talk about sex".
Dismissed Other TV - On Demand 25/11/2020
0350-20 Genea
This TV On Demand advertisement for a fertility clinic features cartoon graphics relating to the reproduction process and the song "Let's talk about sex".
Dismissed Other TV - On Demand 25/11/2020
0345-20 Ford Australia
This television advertisement depicts two Ford vehicles: (1) a delivery driver parking a Ford Transit Custom in front of a business’ gate in order to deliver a package; and (2) a construction worker parking their Ford Ranger at a construction site and putting on their work boots.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0345-20 Ford Australia
This television advertisement depicts two Ford vehicles: (1) a delivery driver parking a Ford Transit Custom in front of a business’ gate in order to deliver a package; and (2) a construction worker parking their Ford Ranger at a construction site and putting on their work boots.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0349-20 Beachport Caravan Park
This television advertisement begins with a scene of a person's bare feet on the dashboard of a car as it drives into town.Further scenes shows attractions of the town and the facilities of the advertised caravan park.
Dismissed Tourist Attractions TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0349-20 Beachport Caravan Park
This television advertisement begins with a scene of a person's bare feet on the dashboard of a car as it drives into town.Further scenes shows attractions of the town and the facilities of the advertised caravan park.
Dismissed Tourist Attractions TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0325-20 The Man Shake
This television advertisement depicts former rugby league player Wally Lewis dressed as a king holding a football. He states, “They call me the King and I feel like a king thanks to the Man Shake. Time to get rid of tiered, cranky, hungry and that gut.” A man is shown eating a sandwich at a table, Wally Lewis throws a football at him, which hits him in the head and he falls backwards.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0325-20 The Man Shake
This television advertisement depicts former rugby league player Wally Lewis dressed as a king holding a football. He states, “They call me the King and I feel like a king thanks to the Man Shake. Time to get rid of tiered, cranky, hungry and that gut.” A man is shown eating a sandwich at a table, Wally Lewis throws a football at him, which hits him in the head and he falls backwards.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0326-20 The Man Shake
This YouTube advertisement depicts former rugby league player Wally Lewis dressed as a king holding a football. He states, “They call me the King and I feel like a king thanks to the Man Shake. Time to get rid of tiered, cranky, hungry and that gut.” A man is shown eating a sandwich at a table, Wally Lewis throws a football at him, which hits him in the head and he falls backwards.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Other 11/11/2020
0326-20 The Man Shake
This YouTube advertisement depicts former rugby league player Wally Lewis dressed as a king holding a football. He states, “They call me the King and I feel like a king thanks to the Man Shake. Time to get rid of tiered, cranky, hungry and that gut.” A man is shown eating a sandwich at a table, Wally Lewis throws a football at him, which hits him in the head and he falls backwards.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Other 11/11/2020
0328-20 The Smith's Snackfood Company Pty Ltd
This website advertisement features the ‘Kit for Clubs’ competition page.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet 11/11/2020
0328-20 The Smith's Snackfood Company Pty Ltd
This website advertisement features the ‘Kit for Clubs’ competition page.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet 11/11/2020
0334-20 Rascal + Friends
This TV on demand advertisement features a woman telling a story about a trip to the supermarket.
Dismissed Toiletries TV - On Demand 11/11/2020
0334-20 Rascal + Friends
This TV on demand advertisement features a woman telling a story about a trip to the supermarket.
Dismissed Toiletries TV - On Demand 11/11/2020
0337-20 Saintly Beverage Co Pty Limited
This Instagram advertisement features a promotion for the alcohol brand Saintly.
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 11/11/2020
0337-20 Saintly Beverage Co Pty Limited
This Instagram advertisement features a promotion for the alcohol brand Saintly.
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 11/11/2020
0327-20 Fallon Solutions Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features a woman and man discussing a leaking sink. He proposes fixing it with duct tape. She instead uses the duct tape to restrain him while she calls a plumber to fix the sink.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0327-20 Fallon Solutions Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features a woman and man discussing a leaking sink. He proposes fixing it with duct tape. She instead uses the duct tape to restrain him while she calls a plumber to fix the sink.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0331-20 Australian Gas Networks
This internet advertisement features information about Australian Gas Network, in particluar the case relates to two web pages. https://www.australiangasnetworks.com.au/renewablegas https://www.australiangasnetworks.com.au/gas-explained/benefits-of-natural-gas/environmental-benefits
Dismissed House Goods Services Internet 11/11/2020
0323-20 Cancer Council Western Australia
There are two versions of this TV on demand advertisement which feature a doctor describing an operation to remove a voice box. Footage of the surgery is shown.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - On Demand 11/11/2020
0323-20 Cancer Council Western Australia
There are two versions of this TV on demand advertisement which feature a doctor describing an operation to remove a voice box. Footage of the surgery is shown.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - On Demand 11/11/2020
0324-20 Bras n Things
This television advertisement features women in lingerie and a voice over speaking about the different aspects to a person.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0324-20 Bras n Things
This television advertisement features women in lingerie and a voice over speaking about the different aspects to a person.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0336-20 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features an image of a woman in a red body suit. She is standing next to a man dressed as a devil who has his mouth open near her cheek, and one hand reaching for her neck. Superimposed over the image are the words, "Carter 666 Club".
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 11/11/2020
0336-20 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features an image of a woman in a red body suit. She is standing next to a man dressed as a devil who has his mouth open near her cheek, and one hand reaching for her neck. Superimposed over the image are the words, "Carter 666 Club".
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 11/11/2020
0332-20 APG & Co
This Facebook advertisement features a picture of a woman wearing a button-up shirt, blazer and jeans. The works 'Sportscraft' and 'October Collection' are superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020
0335-20 Just Jeans
This Facebook advertisement features an image of a reclining man dressed in a shirt and denim shorts. The post has the caption, "Build his summer wardrobe with this seasons new range of shirts and shorts."
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020
0332-20 APG & Co
This Facebook advertisement features a picture of a woman wearing a button-up shirt, blazer and jeans. The works 'Sportscraft' and 'October Collection' are superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020
0335-20 Just Jeans
This Facebook advertisement features an image of a reclining man dressed in a shirt and denim shorts. The post has the caption, "Build his summer wardrobe with this seasons new range of shirts and shorts."
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020
0339-20 Amazon Prime Video
There are two versions of this digital billboard advertisement promoting the movie Borat Subsequent Movie Film.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard - Digital 11/11/2020
0339-20 Amazon Prime Video
There are two versions of this digital billboard advertisement promoting the movie Borat Subsequent Movie Film.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard - Digital 11/11/2020
0329-20 Amazon Pirime Video
This billboard advertisement features the actor Sacha Baron Cohen as the character Borat. The character is wearing shoes and socks and a paper mask. The mask is positioned over his genitals with the straps around his shoulders – mankini style. Text with the advertisement includes, “Wear mask. Save Live.” and “Borat Subsequent Movie film”.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 11/11/2020
0329-20 Amazon Prime Video
This billboard advertisement features the actor Sacha Baron Cohen as the character Borat. The character is wearing shoes and socks and a paper mask. The mask is positioned over his genitals with the straps around his shoulders – mankini style. Text with the advertisement includes, “Wear mask. Save Live.” and “Borat Subsequent Movie film”.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 11/11/2020
0330-20 Amazon Prime Video
This internet advertisement is a series of images promoting the movie Borat Subsequent Movie Film on a news website.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet 11/11/2020
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued
Case number Advertiser Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort ascending Determination date
0340-20 Honey Birdette
This Facebook advertisement features of a woman's crotch in black bikini. She is holding a dripping icy pole in front of her crotch. The word "WET" is superimposed across the image. The caption to the advertisement reads, 'ready to get wet? Coming soon'.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020
0340-20 Honey Birdette
This Facebook advertisement features of a woman's crotch in black bikini. She is holding a dripping icy pole in front of her crotch. The word "WET" is superimposed across the image. The caption to the advertisement reads, 'ready to get wet? Coming soon'.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020

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