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November 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0370-19 Chatime
This outdoor advertisement features an image of a woman holding a cup and the text "My first Chatime "I didn't know my cup size"".
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Outdoor 13/11/2019
0360-19 News Corp
This television advertisement presents a series of news scenes: imagery, headlines and graphics from The Australian newspaper’s coverage. The subject of complaint is an image with a cartoon hand "giving the finger".
Dismissed Media TV - Free to Air 13/11/2019
0371-19 Exclusive Tyre Distributors Pty Ltd
This internet advertisement features an image of a man and woman entering the ocean with surfboards. The man is wearing boardshorts and the woman is wearing a one-piece swimsuit.
Dismissed Automotive Internet 13/11/2019
October 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0336-19 Best and Less
This television advertisement depicts women and girls of various ages walking onto a stage, dancing, twirling and jumping as they showcase the new range of Best&Less floral dresses.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0353-19 Pretty Little Thing
This television advertisement features a woman modelling swimwear in the desert.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Pay 23/10/2019
0337-19 13cabs
This television advertisement features a man wearing lycra walking into his garage and putting on a helmet. He sighs and readjusts his shorts. He then takes off his helmet and walks back into the house. The words '13cabs, official travel partner of CBF'd' appear on screen.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0354-19 Pretty Little Thing
This television advertisement features a woman modelling swimwear in the desert.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0338-19 13cabs
This TV on Demand advertisement features a man wearing lycra walking into his garage and putting on a helmet. He sighs and readjusts his shorts. He then takes off his helmet and walks back into the house. The words '13cabs, official travel partner of CBF'd' appear on screen.
Dismissed Automotive TV - On Demand 23/10/2019
0355-19 Uber Eats
This website advertisement features the heading "Play MONOPOLY at Macca's via Uber Eats and an image of a McDonalds drink, fries and a sundae.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Internet 23/10/2019
0339-19 13cabs
This television advertisement features various people receiving suggestive text messages and calls. The words '13cabs official travel partner of the Booty Call' appear on screen.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0357-19 Uber Eats
Facebook advertisement for Uber Eats promoting the McDonalds Monopoly promotion.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Internet - Social - Facebook 23/10/2019
0340-19 Repromed
This outdoor advertisement features a woman and baby sleeping with their faces near each other, and the text "You won't lose sleep over your decision (That'll come later)."
Dismissed Health Products Outdoor 23/10/2019
0342-19 PharmaCare
This television advertisement depicts a woman (Liesel Jones) speaking to the camera about starting Fatblaster.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0343-19 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features a model in plum coloured bra, briefs, garter belt, leaning forward on railing, surrounded by men in suits. The word 'Gabrielle' is superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/10/2019
0344-19 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features a model in black bralette, brief, garter belt, posed standing, surrounded by men in suits. The word 'Claudine' is superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/10/2019
0345-19 Honey Birdette
This poster features a model in black bustier and brief, surrounded by men in suits. The word 'Claudine' is superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/10/2019
0334-19 Universal Pictures
This television advertisement has two versions which contain scenes from the film Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0346-19 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features a model in blue and black bra, brief and garter flanked by men in suits. The word 'Bianca' is superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/10/2019
0335-19 Roadshow Films
This YouTube advertisement is for the film IT 2.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet - Social - Other 23/10/2019
0349-19 Whytes Chartered Accountants
This print advertisement feature an image of an Asian woman in a business suit and the words 'She won't call you Mate, buy you lunch or talk about the Eagles. But she will save your business 33-50% a year on accounting fees'.
Dismissed Professional Service Print 23/10/2019
October 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0324-19 eBay Australia & New Zealand
This cinema advertisement depicts a delivery man in a lift with other women.
Dismissed Other Cinema 09/10/2019
0325-19 Seafolly
This television advertisement depicts various women in swimwear, mowing the lawn, walking dogs, playing in the pool.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0326-19 NEDS
This television advertisement depicts a jockey on horseback, five greyhounds and a V8 Supercar racing each other on an urban street.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0327-19 Road Safety Advisory Council
This advertisement depicts various men telling a story. The advertisement ends with various men talking to a person in the car who wants to drive home. The final text on screen states "Real mates don't let mates drink drive".
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0328-19 Pretty Little Thing
This television advertisement is for a clothing company and depicts "Saweetie".
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0329-19 SA Health
This television advertisement depicts a man standing shirtless. It appears that hands are touching him from the inside. The advertisement promotes quitting smoking.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0330-19 Sydney Water
This advertisement shows a man training in the gym and bragging to his trainer that he’s saving water by not doing his washing and that we are in drought and we all have to do our bit.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0316-19 Roadshow Films
This billboard advertisement is for the film "Joker" and features the main character.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 09/10/2019
0318-19 Supercheap Auto
This television advertisement depicts three cars and a boat driving at speed to deliver a package.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0331-19 Lack of Color
This internet advertisement is a product listing for a hat and depicts a woman next to a pool with a cigarette in her mouth.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet 09/10/2019
0320-19 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
This advertisement is a campaign to raise money for prostate cancer. It features Shane Crawford and Anthony Minichiello in a studio describing the campaign and asking for players and fans to embrace the initiative. During the advertisement several scenes depict the men tapping each other on the bottom.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0323-19 eBay Australia & New Zealand
This television advertisement depicts a delivery man in a lift with other women.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
September 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0297-19 IAG Insurance
This television advertisement depicts a boy riding his bike. He discovers a displaced koala stranded at the top of a telegraph pole. The boy is shown cycling home to gather a basket in a small wagon. When the boy returns to the telegraph pole, the koala appears to have left. Thinking he’s missed his opportunity to assist, the boy is about to give up when he turns around to see that the koala has made its way down on its own, and into the basket in the boy’s wagon. The boy pedals off. He arrives at a patch of bushland, which appears to have been recently cleared.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0299-19 Aussie Home Loans
This advertisment is set in a suburban salon. A conversation is depicted between a customer and a hairdresser mid-sentence where the hairdresser character asks about her client’s refinancing plans. The hairdresser gives bad advice. As the hairdresser gives the hair a spray to finish styling her customer’s hair, the advertisement transitions to an Aussie broker. The Aussie broker nods empathetically and gives a reassuring smile.
Dismissed Finance/Investment Internet - Social - Facebook 25/09/2019
0301-19 Roadshow Films
This advertisement has two versions. One features a white face with red lines running down over the eyes and covering the mouth. The other features only the eyes.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Billboard 25/09/2019
0300-19 Amaysim
The advertisement features a tiled background of eggplant emoji's. Text states "30GB of Tinder for $30. that's 375,000 right swipes (go get 'em tiger)".
Dismissed Mobile Phone or SMS Billboard - Digital 25/09/2019
0302-19 Roadshow Films
This advertisement has two versions. One features a white face with red lines running down over the eyes and covering the mouth. The other features only the eyes.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Outdoor 25/09/2019
0304-19 Asahi Premium Beverages
This advertisement is an outdoor sign attached to the Royal George Hotel in the town of Nambour, QLD. It is a landscape sign with a black background featuring a can of Woodstock Bourbon and Cola with the tagline “Crack a big Woody”.
Dismissed Alcohol Outdoor 25/09/2019
0303-19 Radio Metro 105.7
This Facebook advertisement features the trailer for the film "Good Boys".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Media Internet - Social - Facebook 25/09/2019
0305-19 Foxtel
This Facebook advertisement for the Rugby World Cup is a cartoon style and depicts representations of various countries.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet - Social - Facebook 25/09/2019
0313-19 ContextLogic
This advertisement which appeared on an app featured an image of two different products available to buy, socks and a masturbation tool.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Other App 25/09/2019
0306-19 Honey Birdette
Large poster beside the entrance depicting woman in white lingerie. Style name is Amelie.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 25/09/2019
0315-19 Roadshow Films
This advertisement has two versions. One features a white face with red lines running down over the eyes and covering the mouth. The other features only the eyes.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Transport 25/09/2019
0307-19 Honey Birdette
Large poster beside the entrance depicting woman in red lingerie. Style name is Gabrielle.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 25/09/2019
0291-19 Volvo Car Australia
In the opening scenes of the advertisement, a woman is depicted leaving her home and saying goodbye to her partner as she prepares to set off into the stress of a working day. Separately, a young girl is shown leaving her family home in the morning to go to school. The advertisement follows these two people until their paths cross when the girl steps onto a crossing and the woman's vehicle uses its technology to avoid a collision with the girl.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0308-19 South Australian Tourism Commission
This television advertisement depicts an elderly man visiting tourist sites in South Australia.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Travel TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0309-19 QLV
This radio advertisement features a reference to neighbours eating haggis.
Dismissed Health Products Radio 25/09/2019
0294-19 Vodafone Hutchison Australia
This television advertisement depicts a woman wearing a helmet as she rides a longboard down a hill.
Dismissed Telecommunications TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0310-19 Westpac Group
This television advertisement features the St George dragon encouraging a man not to climb out a bathroom window to avoid paying for an expensive date.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0295-19 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
There are two versions of this television advertisement. The first features a woman's shoe heel sinking into the grass and the second features someone mowing a race track. Both end with the words "long may we play".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019

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