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July 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0218-19 Honey Birdette
Red Alert campaign: series of still images, all with red background featuring woman in various black lingerie pieces. Some feature text “censorship” across woman’s breasts. Displayed on digital screens and played on rotation at various speeds. 
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Poster 10/07/2019
0194-19 Roadshow Films
Bus advertising for a movie called Child's Play depicting a frightening looking doll holding a knife. 
Dismissed Entertainment Transport 10/07/2019
0208-19 Roadshow Films
The outdoor advertisement for the movie 'After' features a man and a woman naked yet their bodies are concealed by each others.
Dismissed Entertainment Outdoor 10/07/2019
0219-19 Honey Birdette
Blonde woman in black multi piece lingerie set. Woman is shown from lips down. 
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 10/07/2019
0195-19 Roadshow Films
A billboard for a movie called Child's Play depicting a frightening looking doll holding a knife. 
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 10/07/2019
June 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0180-19 Specsavers Pty Ltd
It was two women talking, the first one said she wasn't going to work as she'd heard about the sale and was going to take a sick day to go to it. The second woman then said she would have to take a sick day so she can go to the sale as well.
Dismissed Health Products Radio 26/06/2019
0190-19 Tasmanian Bakeries
Young men at a beach with surf boards. Dialogue in poetic form promoting national pies
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 26/06/2019
0172-19 Craveable Brands
This poster advertisement is for a new burger product, the "Hellfire". The poster depicts a burger with two meat patties.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Poster 26/06/2019
0189-19 Adam & Eve
Advertisement included still images of dildos, vibtaors, cock rings
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - Free to Air 26/06/2019
0185-19 The Firm Gentlemens Club
The screen in the window out the front of the venue plays mainly video, and some static images. The video shows a woman in black lingerie moving her hands over her body and moving her body in sexy ways, including moving her hands from her chest down to and over her groin. It then shows her removing her pantyhose in a provocative and suggestive manner. The next video switches between two women individually dancing provocatively in lingerie (one in red lingerie, one in black lingerie).
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Sex Industry TV - Out of Home 26/06/2019
0179-19 Quit Tasmania
This particular quit smoking ad is extremely unpleasant. To hear somebody coughing so harshly and then to see the product of that cough is really revolting. Every time I have seen this ad has been during a mealtime and nobody, I’m sure, wants to see that while they’re eating. I know it’s meant to hit hard but I really do not think this graphic way is appropriate.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 26/06/2019
0174-19 Honey Birdette
Front window poster advertising Chanee lingerie. Two women in see through mesh bra and knickers facing each other with bodies pressed against each other.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Poster 26/06/2019
0184-19 ALDI Australia
Advertisement where people from Aldi are trying to convince Sarah to give Aldi another go.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 26/06/2019
0183-19 Love Honey
Advertisement of sex toys.
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - On Demand 26/06/2019
0188-19 SBS Corporation
The advertisement contained the following statement:"Blessed be the fruit", with the word "fruit" crossed out and replaced with the word "fight"
Dismissed Entertainment Print 26/06/2019
0187-19 Woolworths Supermarkets
Woolworths rewards email offering $10 discount if spending $115 on beer in any one transaction
Dismissed Alcohol Email 26/06/2019
0177-19 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
The video advertisement on Facebook was from TAB advertising betting on the upcoming State of Origin. The ad features Anthony Minichello and Trevor Gilmeister as ex State of Origin NRL players. A series of die hard fans prove how committed they are to their teams.
Dismissed Gambling Internet - Social - Facebook 26/06/2019
0186-19 Crazy Horse Revue Pty Ltd
On the TV screen in the window: Shows women in lingerie and swimwear walking and moving in provocative ways, and touching their bodies. Shows womens breasts (nipples not shown) bouncing. Shows women rubbing bare breasts and breasts in bras together (nipples not shown). Shows women licking the neck of what appears to be another woman and women about to kiss. Shows a topless woman with tattles covering her nipples. On large screen/billboard above entry door: flips through static images of women in lingerie and performing as strippers. Sides of breasts and buttocks (in g-strings) are shown.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Sex Industry TV - Out of Home 26/06/2019
0176-19 EC Credit Control
Photo of a naked person in a green field being "free".EC Credit Control Ph# 1300 362070Car Rego# ELL22
Dismissed Finance/Investment Transport 26/06/2019
0192-19 Fiat Chrysler Australia Pty Ltd
Adverrising the performance of an off road vehicle ..the Jeep it alludes to / suggest speed and Trackhawk
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 26/06/2019
0175-19 BelleLily
It was just a pop up ad with a a woman with her bum to the camera wearing knickers that didn’t cover much at all. They had a string up one cheek & a string up the other. It looked like porn. I screenshot it for this complaint I was so unimpressed.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Internet 26/06/2019
0182-19 Love Honey
Advertisement for Love Honey featuring quick images of people wearing products and kissing/embracing.
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - Pay 26/06/2019
June 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0143-19 ALDI Australia
It shows two grey haired men - one who has reduced the height of his doorway - claiming by 2feet - his friend almost knocks himself out
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0157-19 Honey Birdette
“Victoria” - woman in black bra, panties, garter and stocking. Bra is sheer with nipple almost entirely visible.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 12/06/2019
0156-19 Aston Martin
The ad features an Aston Martin on an asphalt road. 
Dismissed Vehicle Print 12/06/2019
0168-19 Bada Bing Garden Services
It's the promotional material on the trailer of the garden service business.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Professional Services Transport 12/06/2019
0149-19 Sony Pictures Releasing Pty Ltd
Ad for the movie Brightburn features dark, scary figure on red background
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 12/06/2019
0148-19 Roadshow Films
The movie poster for ‘curse of the weeping woman’ and strapline ‘she wants your children’
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 12/06/2019
0155-19 Embella pty Ltd
A television advertisement for Embella (a jewellery shop in Darwin CBD).
Dismissed Retail TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0173-19 Sexyland
Billboard advertisement for Sexyland featuring a man and woman holding each other.
Dismissed Sex Industry Billboard 12/06/2019
0167-19 Spa World
This television advertisement features a woman in a one-piece swimsuit exercising, relaxing and swimming in a large outdoor spa.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0147-19 Revolution Roofing
This television advertisement features two men advertising "poly piu" roofing products. 
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0154-19 Bakers Delight
Poster advertising featuring naked women holding baked goods in front of their chests.
Dismissed Community Awareness Poster 12/06/2019
0162-19 Ford Motor Co of Aust Ltd
The New Ford Mustang. Features Tara Moss.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0161-19 Centrefold Lounge/Men's Gallery
Advertisement states 'choose over 100 women' at the Centerfold Lounge
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0146-19 iSelect Pty Ltd
A man and a woman are looking at one of their bills. Another man appears and stabs the bill out of the lady's hand. He then puts the bill (still on the knife) into his mouth, pulls it out with multiple papers on it and then shoots fire from his mouth. Burning the papers leaving just one paper not burned.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0153-19 Soul Origin
“Hearty A.F. Soups” Ask us about today’s varieties. (Pricing and size options attached)
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Poster 12/06/2019
0171-19 SA Health
Television advertisement showing a woman Terrie giving tips as to how to get ready. 
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0160-19 Suzuki Australia Pty Limited
Advertisement for Suzuki with the slogan ‘for fun’s sake’. The ad features a car careering through water and mud, and circling a suburban roundabout. The ad begins by talking about driverless vehicles.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Vehicle TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0145-19 BizCover
It is an insurance ad for bizcover.
Dismissed Insurance Radio 12/06/2019
0152-19 Sony Music Entertainment Australia Ltd
An ad for Beyoncé’s homecoming album and the Ad is of her dancing.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0170-19 Shiploads
It was an advert stating that shiploads are selling track pants. Half way through the advertisement a man is depicted with a pair of track pants pulled up to his stomach with no t-shirt on. Also depicted is a man with no shirt and the Shiploads logo in the front of his pants, and when the logo is removed blurring is visible at the top of his pants. 
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0144-19 Ovo Mobile
A transport advertisement which features wording: "A telco that gives an F*?"
Dismissed Telecommunications Transport 12/06/2019
0151-19 Lottoland
A woman enters a room with bags hanging off arms. A man is sleeping on a couch. She says "pack your bags! I've won the lottoland jackpot". He then says "awesome where are we going?" She says, "nowhere. Just be gone by midday".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0169-19 Love Honey
Television advertisment for Love Honey. 
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - Free to Air 12/06/2019
0150-19 Honey Birdette
Fonda: woman in black hot pants suit with sheer black top and pasties covering nipples. Woman has hands on hip.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Poster 12/06/2019
0158-19 Honey Birdette
“Penelope” - features two women in red 3 piece set, posed at a bar. One woman is seated and posed with elbows rested on bar. Woman is putting (presumably) an olive in her mouth. The second woman is standing next to & slightly behind first woman.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 12/06/2019
May 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0129-19 United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees
Charitable donation ad featuring depictions of war torn environment. 
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - On Demand 22/05/2019
0142-19 Honey Birdette
Lyndl: woman in red lace/sheer black bodysuit. 
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Poster 22/05/2019
0134-19 Honey Birdette
Lyndal - 2 women posed in side embrace; one on left in 3 piece set; one on right in black and red bodysuit. Woman on left is leaning back into woman on right while woman on right is posed with arm forward and positioned on other woman’s upper thigh/hip.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 22/05/2019

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