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March 2021
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0043-21 Volvo Car Australia
This TV On Demand advertisement features various scenes of parents taking care of children, running around after them etc. The advertisement then shows a woman driving a car. She looks tired and seems to begin to fall asleep. The car is shown to edge towards the oncoming lane. The vehicle engages Lane Keeping Aid and automatically corrects itself back into her lane, avoiding an oncoming truck. The woman wakes up. Text on screen states "The car that looks after you, like you look after others".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Vehicle TV - On Demand 10/03/2021
0044-21 Volvo Car Australia
This television advertisement features various scenes of parents taking care of children, running around after them etc. The advertisement then shows a woman driving a car. She looks tired and seems to begin to fall asleep. The car is shown to edge towards the oncoming lane. The vehicle engages Lane Keeping Aid and automatically corrects itself back into her lane, avoiding an oncoming truck. The woman wakes up. Text on screen states "The car that looks after you, like you look after others".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Vehicle TV - Free to Air 10/03/2021
0055-21 Runaway The Label
This Instagram advertisement made by Anna Heinrich includes an image of Ms Heinrich in a green dress, and the text "Turning my apartment into a Runway [green heart emoji] Then back to my PJs I go! Wearing: @runawaythelabel".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 10/03/2021
March 2021
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0069-21 With Jean
This website advertisement features an image of a woman wearing a white top and patterned pants sitting on the floor. Behind her are black and white images of Pamela Anderson topless.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet 24/03/2021
April 2021
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0065-21 Dough Store
This Instagram advertisement appeared on the @rozalia_russian Instagram account and features two images of a pair of shoes being worn. The caption states, "Jordan 1 Quilt Low @doughstore_"
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 14/04/2021
0076-21 Sportsbet
This Pay Tv advertisement features animated images promoting wagering on the NRL.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Pay 14/04/2021
0077-21 Sportsbet
There are two versions of this television advertisement featuring animated images promoting wagering on the NRL and AFL.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 14/04/2021
April 2021
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0090-21 Sportsbet
This television advertisement features several people competing in a race in which they walk 10km over grass that contains bindi's. The advertisement contains a voiceover which at one point whena Kenyan athlete appears on screen states "and when Kenya's 'oh no I copped a bad one' fell at the pointy end, not even officials could steal victory from the Aussie".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
May 2021
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0115-21 Sportsbet
This TV On Demand advertisement features several people competing in a race in which they walk 10km over grass that contains bindi's. The advertisement contains a voiceover which at one point whena Kenyan athlete appears on screen states "and when Kenya's 'oh no I copped a bad one' fell at the pointy end, not even officials could steal victory from the Aussie".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Pay 12/05/2021
May 2021
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0130-21 Unilever Australasia
This Instagram post features a video of a woman eating ice-cream. The caption states "@magnum has created all my favourite things in one tub! My tip, just add two spoons for the illusion of sharing. But best to eat tub to oneself to reach ultimate satisfaction #MAGNUMluxegOLD #delicious Available at Woolworths, Coles and IGA".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Instagram 26/05/2021
0122-21 Crazy Domains
This television advertisement depicts a man can peeing on the outside of a building. The words, "The real world sucks for business. You're better off online" appear on the screen.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Information Technology TV - Free to Air 26/05/2021
0123-21 Glassons
This Instagram post features a woman posing in a tan dress. The caption on the post states "Wearing new @glassons [heart emoji] head over to their page for a chance to win a $500 voucher! #glassons".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 26/05/2021
June 2021
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0131-21 The Wellness Club
This Instagram post includes an image of a reusable shopping bag with 'the wellness club" written on it. The bag has green vegetables in it, and is on the ground resting against a fence. The caption to the post is, "'essentials".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Instagram 09/06/2021
0132-21 Alya Skin
This Instagram post from @_bonnierose features an image of a woman holding an alya skin product, with some of the product on her cheek. The caption to the post reads, "Honestly I haven't known myself since I copped the @alyaskinaus pink clay mask. My skin feels brighter, tighter and just right-er. Plus we loveee a good vegan find. #alyaskin #alyaskinbabe #pinkclaymask
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Toiletries Internet - Social - Instagram 09/06/2021
0136-21 adidas Australia Pty. Ltd.
This Instagram post from @sophie_guidolin features four images of a woman in activewear standing on a deck overlooking the ocean. Two of the images also feature a young boy in activewear. The caption for the post is, "Back doing run club with Ryder. When we land he is straight into footy season, and let's just say today hurt. The beauty of travelling with only 1 versatile pair of shoes pays off- my nano x1's perfect for running, skipping, weights and more! @reebokau
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 09/06/2021
0149-21 Awake Water
This website advertisement includes a page with the heading, "What Is Energised (Structured) Water?".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries Internet 09/06/2021
June 2021
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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
0151-21 Tourism NT
This internet advertisement features an image of a woman leaning out the passenger side window of a vehicle looking backwards. The vehicle is on a road in the outback. The text accompanying the image states, "Travel off-the-beaten-track Sponsored by Tourism NT".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Tourist Attractions Internet 16/06/2021
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
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
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
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
June 2021
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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
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
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
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 - Modified or Discontinued Automotive Transport 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
July 2021
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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 - Modified or Discontinued Alcohol Internet - Social - Other 14/07/2021
July 2021
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0207-21 Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
This Instagram Post dated 02/06/2021 is on the @nadiafairfax account and features two images. The caption on the post is "Z FLIP(ing) around FW with these [email protected] [phone emoji] @_yanyanchan @sarahellen Hello! #WorkingWithSaumsuing #GalaxyZFlip #NadiaTakesSamsung". Both images feature three women in front of an elevator holding/looking at their phones.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Telecommunications Internet - Social - Instagram 28/07/2021
0217-21 The Firm Gentlemens Club
This television advertisement depicts several woman in bras, garter belts and g-strings dancing around poles and with each other.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Sex Industry TV - Free to Air 28/07/2021
August 2021
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0211-21 Yum Restaurants International
This email advertisement promotes a July feast with free delivery when ordering through the KFC app.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Venue Email 11/08/2021
0232-21 Hommey
This Instagram Post dated 22/07/2021 is on the @sophiapafitis account and features a video. The caption on the post is "If you HAVE to be home this much, do it with @hommey [cloud emoji] #lockdown #gethommey #hommey". The video shows a woman receiving a delivery, opening the box and using the pillow product in various locations in the home.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued House Goods Services Internet - Social - Instagram 11/08/2021
0222-21 Go Bare Skin
This TikTok post on the leahjay_ account features Leah promoting the Go Bare laser hair removal device.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Health Products Internet - Social - Other 11/08/2021
0224-21 Wisr
This television advertisement features a man (Billy) making breakfast in his kitchen. The man is standing behind a toaster with a fork in his hand. A voice over suggests he uses the “smart part” of his brain to make a “good decision”, rather than using a fork to retrieve the burnt crumpet.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 11/08/2021
0236-21 Wisr
This television advertisement features a man (Billy) making breakfast in his kitchen. The man is standing behind a toaster with a fork in his hand. A voice over suggests he uses the “smart part” of his brain to make a “good decision”, rather than using a fork to retrieve the burnt crumpet.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Finance/Investment TV - On Demand 11/08/2021
August 2021
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0233-21 McDonald’s Australia Limited
This Instagram Post dated 28/07/2021 on the @southaussiewithcosi account features one image. The caption on the post states: "Verified @maccas_sa have been serving South Australians for 50 years. How cool is that? Tonight we are celebrating their birthday with delivery and my girls are wearing the @peteralexanderofficial limited edition maccas PJ’s". The images depicts a man, woman and two children in matching McDonalds pjyamas and holding bags stating McDelivery.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Other Internet - Social - Instagram 25/08/2021
September 2021
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0252-21 Wet Pussy Shot
This sponsored Facebook advertisement from the Wet Pussy Shot page features an image of three Wet Pussy bottles and the phrase "Let's get wet".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Alcohol Internet - Social - Facebook 08/09/2021
0246-21 MOOD tea
There are two versions of this television advertisement, one featuring men and one featuring women. In both versions the adults voices are replaced with children's voices talking about mental health or bullying.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 08/09/2021
September 2021
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0262-21 Hey Bud Skincare
This Instagram post on the @dibasabeti account features three images of a woman wearing a facemask with the caption, "Loving this cream. Use the code "dibasabeti for a discount ;)" The @heybudskincare account is tagged in the first image.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Health Products Internet - Social - Instagram 22/09/2021
0260-21 MOOD tea
There are two versions of this television advertisement. featuring men sitting and drinking tea. The men's voices have been replaced with children's voices and they discuss mental health issues.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries TV - On Demand 22/09/2021
October 2021
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0276-21 Grill'd
There are two versions of this television advertisement, a 15 second version and a 30 second version. Both versions of the advertisement feature an animated clown in an alleyway standing facing two children and opening his trench coat to reveal toys. A burger superhero appears and throws wooden sticks at the clown pinning him to the wall. He then jumps on a ladder hanging from a helicopter and flies away.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 13/10/2021
0287-21 Grill'd
There are two versions of this TV-on-demand advertisement, a 15 second version and a 30 second version. Both versions of the advertisement feature an animated clown in an alleyway standing facing two children and opening his trench coat to reveal toys. A burger superhero appears and throws wooden sticks at the clown pinning him to the wall. He then jumps on a ladder hanging from a helicopter and flies away.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Venue TV - On Demand 13/10/2021
October 2021
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0293-21 Entain Group Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features three men in a kitchen. One of the men is juggling apples and says he has three going at once. Another man shows his phone and states he has four. A voice-over gives details on a same race multi promotion. Another man is then shown near a window, bouncing a ball off the window. He says, "I'm not going to lie. You ladbroked it. You ladbroked it good". He throws one of the balls and hit hits the juggling man in the face.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 27/10/2021
0294-21 Entain Group Pty Ltd
This Pay TV advertisement features three men in a kitchen. One of the men is juggling apples and says he has three going at once. Another man shows his phone and states he has four. A voice-over gives details on a same race multi promotion. Another man is then shown near a window, bouncing a ball off the window. He says, "I'm not going to lie. You ladbroked it. You ladbroked it good". He throws one of the balls and hit hits the juggling man in the face.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Pay 27/10/2021
0300-21 NightPlan
This advertisement features eleven images posted as Instagram stories. The images contain user submitted confessions and stories as part of a competition to win $50.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Venue Internet - Social - Instagram 27/10/2021
November 2021
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0324-21 Happy Way
This Instagram story posted by the @chloeszep account features a person using various products to make a smoothie. The brand @happywayau is tagged throughout.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Instagram 24/11/2021
0323-21 Prada Australia
This Instagram story posted by the @laurajadestone account features a person opening a Prada box to reveal a bag. The caption "Wow wow wow. How cute is this Mini Cleo!! @prada". She is then shown posing with the bag and the brand is tagged.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 24/11/2021
0325-21 Better Brewing Co
This Instagram post dated 11/11/21 features several people consuming a beverage and then making loud moaning sounds. The caption on the post is "Yep, it's that good @betterbeer".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 24/11/2021
December 2021
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0338-21 Betta Games
This Facebook advertisement for an app is a video which shows a man stands over a woman with a broom in a threatening manner.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Internet - Social - Facebook 08/12/2021
0344-21 Jalna Dairy Foods
This television advertisement depicts a teenage girls day.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 08/12/2021

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