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- November 6, 2023
Car ads can be cool – shiny cars, great music – but did you know that there are rules in place to make sure these ads are responsible? In Australia, the Federal Chamber of Automotive Industries (FCAI) Code is the rulebook for motor…
- October 11, 2023
Strong new rules are being implemented for advertising to children from December 1 2023. The new Code extends safeguards to all advertising directed at children, not just advertising of children’s products. The new Code complements the AANA Food & Beverage Advertising Code which…
- August 23, 2023
While the advertising codes we administer cover a wide range of issues of concern to the Australian community, there are some that fall outside our jurisdiction – including advertisements that deal with political or public policy issues. While we understand that many…
- March 17, 2023
Ad Standards is celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, highlighting our longstanding role in promoting responsible advertising and giving a voice to community concerns about advertising content. Ad Standards was established by the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) to independently administer the…
- February 2, 2023
The regulation of alcohol advertising in Australia aims to ensure that ads do not promote excessive or irresponsible drinking, and do not appeal to minors. In Australia, alcohol advertising is regulated by a combination of self-regulation through industry codes, and government legislation. The…
- October 21, 2022
So you’ve been notified that your ad received a complaint and Ad Standards is investigating a potential breach of the advertising rules. What now? A little background Ad Standards accepts complaints about advertising from members of the community. Complaints are lodged via our…
- September 20, 2022
As we come into footy finals and the start of the spring racing season, it’s important to be mindful of what your advertising content portrays, particularly when advertising wagering services. While licensed operators can legally advertise wagering products and services in Australia, there…
- September 6, 2022
Competitions are a great way to build your brand and expand your customer base, but if you mislead consumers about their chances of winning – all that goodwill could be lost. Our latest Industry Jury case explores what happens when an advertiser’s promotional material…
- August 26, 2022
We’ve seen a few ads recently that are packing a little too much punch. In fact, in the first 6 months of 2022 violence was the top issue of community concern. Although the depiction of violence in an ad might be relevant to the…
- August 2, 2022
The Ad Standards Community Panel are the centrepiece of Australia’s advertising self-regulatory system. We’re looking to add some new faces – and voices – who can represent community views about advertising content. What does a Community Panel member do? As a member…