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June 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0179-21 Honey Birdette
This advertisement features a woman wearing a blue and sheer bra, underpants and garters. She is posed laying in the back seat of a vehicle.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Out of Home 23/06/2021
0180-21 Squarespace, Inc
This television advertisement features a woman called 'Sarah' and shows her being called different nicknames throughout her life.
Dismissed Information Technology TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0181-21 Tuchuzy
This Instagram Post dated 05/04/2021 is on the @saskiawotton account and features three images. The caption on the post is "Easter Monday [rabbit emoji]. The first image is of a woman posing in a dress. The second image shows a meal. The third image shows a bag, sunglasses and shoes on the beach.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0182-21 Doctors on Demand
This billboard advertisement depicts a cartoon image of a woman and 11 babies, all of which appear to be crying. Text on the image states "Out of the pill? Don't worry about it. Doctors on Demand it."
Dismissed Other Billboard 23/06/2021
0172-21 Bras n' Things
This TV On Demand advertisement features many scenes of women posing in lingerie.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - On Demand 23/06/2021
0187-21 Honey Birdette
This advertisement depicts a close up of a woman wearing pink lingerie.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Out of Home 23/06/2021
July 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0185-21 Carlton and United Breweries
This advertisement is an episode of the Channel 7 program "The Front Bar" which aired on 3rd June 2021
Dismissed Alcohol TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0190-21 ABI Interiors
This YouTube video is 45 minutes long and contains two reference to ABI Interiors.
Dismissed House Goods Services Internet - Social - Other 14/07/2021
0191-21 Meat & Livestock Australia Ltd
This television advertisement depicts two adult siblings at the dinner table competing over the last piece of beef.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0192-21 Sportsbet
This television advertisement has four versions which all end with the phrase "bet with mates".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0194-21 Hasbro Australia Ltd
This television advertisement depicts three boys playing with dinosaur themed Nerf guns.
Dismissed Toys and Games TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0195-21 ALDI Australia
This television advertisement features a woman speaking. She has been blurred out to indicate she does not want to be identified and text on screen refers to her a a Supermarket Whistleblower.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0196-21 Oyun.Se
This internet advertisement depicts a woman doing the splits and her clothed buttocks appearing prominent and enhanced.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet 14/07/2021
0198-21 Grill'd
This television advertisement features a man eating a burger on the couch when a woman walking in and says "did someone say MSG?" A jingle plays. The woman continues "yeah, there's MSG in KFC, and something called tripolyphosphate of sodium, and silicon dioxide 551". The man looks dejected and say "not 551". A voiceover states "some herbs and spices are secret for a reason, but Grill'ds healthy fried chicken burgers have no additives".
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0199-21 LifeStyles Healthcare
This TV On Demand advertisement is promoting condoms and lubricant and features three separate couples in different scenarios kissing and undressing.
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - On Demand 14/07/2021
0201-21 The Italian Pizza House
This television advertisement is animated and features voiceovers in an Italian accent.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
0202-21 Asaleo Care - Libra
This television advertisement features a jingle which says "wear, bleed, wash, repeat".
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 14/07/2021
July 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0205-21 Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
This television advertisement features a couple sitting on a tailgate watching the football. A theme of "This is good", "This is gooder" continues through the advertisement.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 28/07/2021
0206-21 Gentech
This television advertisement features a portable generator being shown in multiple different areas including work sites, work vehicles, workshops, sheds, and private use.
Dismissed Hardware/Machinery TV - Free to Air 28/07/2021
0208-21 Fleurieu Milk Company
This television advertisement depicts a man riding around a farm on a quad bike.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 28/07/2021
0209-21 The Erotic Ball
This advertisement is an email promoting an adults only event and features a video which plays a 3 second segment of a YouTube video which can be accessed by clicking on the email video.
Dismissed Sex Industry Email 28/07/2021
0210-21 Bush Chook
The subject line of this email advertisement reads, "There's nothing better than a good looking set of flaps ;-)"
Dismissed Automotive Email 28/07/2021
0213-21 McDonald’s Australia Limited
This television advertisement is promoting McDonald's 50th anniversary in Australia and mentions different ways people have interacted with the brand over the 50 years. One example is "after getting your Ps you made the drive through your first stop. Stop. Stop. Good on ya". A car with four passengers and red p-plates is seen stopping and starting as it enters a drive through.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 28/07/2021
0215-21 Bupa HI Pty Ltd
This television advertisement depicts a woman walking backwards down the stairs, while carrying a wardrobe. She speaks about the importance of getting the insurance product before life happens. At one point the doors of the wardrobe open and rubber balls and other products fall out. She knocks over a pot plant and a small dog runs past her legs.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 28/07/2021
0216-21 Reckon Limited
There are two versions of this TV-on-demand advertisement which depict a tradesperson having been nailed to a wall, and an apprentice looking into the barrel of a nail gun.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - On Demand 28/07/2021
August 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0204-21 Universal Pictures
There are two versions of this TV On Demand advertisement promoting the film 'Old'.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 11/08/2021
0219-21 Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features a promotion for an online game that can be played during the ad break.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 11/08/2021
0223-21 Southern Cross Austereo
This television advertisement is promoting the “Moonman in the Morning” breakfast show on Sydney radio station Triple M 104.9 FM.
Dismissed Media TV - Free to Air 11/08/2021
0225-21 Australian Bureau of Statistics
This television advertisement provides information on the 2021 Australia Census and what the collected information is used for. The advertisement includes the phrase "Understanding languages used at home links migrants to community services like English lessons".
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 11/08/2021
0226-21 Paramount+
This television advertisement is promoting the streaming service Paramount+ and features scenes from various programs available on the platform.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 11/08/2021
0229-21 Bras n' Things
This advertisement contains a video and various still images.
Dismissed Lingerie Billboard - Digital 11/08/2021
August 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0228-21 Frucor Suntory Australia Pty Limited
This television advertisement depicts four bugs in a van driving and singing along to "Wake me up before you go-go" by Wham!". A butterfly splatters on the windscreen and the bugs become silent and the vehicle stops. One says "that's unfortunate" and uses the windscreen wipers to clear the butterfly. They group begins singing again as they drive on again.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 25/08/2021
0230-21 Paramount+
This television advertisement is promoting the film Infinite on Paramount+.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 25/08/2021
0231-21 NSW Office of Responsible Gambling
This Pay TV advertisement is animated in an older 50's style and features a voiceover and various scenes.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Pay 25/08/2021
0234-21 Pilot Mens Health
This TV On Demand advertisement features an Olympic-style track running event, with commentary overlaid. A man starts running early, ‘jumping’ the starter’s gun and celebrating at the end thinking he has won. Only then does he realise that the race has not yet begun.
Dismissed Health Products TV - On Demand 25/08/2021
0235-21 Hard Fizz
This Instagram post is a segment of a music video clip posted on the Hard Fizz Instagram page.
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 25/08/2021
0238-21 Newsomes Tyre & Mechanical
This radio advertisement features a voiceover with an accented voice and a corporate voice.
Dismissed Automotive Radio 25/08/2021
0239-21 Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited
There are two versions of this television advertisement which promotes a one day sale on pizza.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 25/08/2021
0241-21 Supernova Lighting
This YouTube video by Aussie Arvos speaks about the benefits of Supernova Lights.
Dismissed Automotive Internet - Social - Other 25/08/2021
September 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0237-21 KIA Automotive Australia
This television advertisement features a number of people making car noises as the advertised vehicle moves through a computer generated testing environment.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 08/09/2021
0240-21 KIA Automotive Australia
This TV on demand advertisement features a number of people making car noises as the advertised vehicle moves through a computer-generated testing environment.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - On Demand 08/09/2021
0242-21 Entain Group Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features three men sitting on a couch watching a race on TV. Another man then falls through the ceiling and lands sitting on the couch next to them. He explains that the roughie they were thinking of backing but didn't is going to win, and he knows this because he is the punting god.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 08/09/2021
0243-21 Carlton and United Breweries
This Instagram post on the @victoriabitter page features an image of a man standing on a rock ledge looking out over a view off a town. He is holding his hands up and in one of his hands he is holding a VB. The caption for the post is, "The very best views. Credit: @daniel_colombini".
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 08/09/2021
0247-21 Volvo Car Australia
This Instagram story posted by @tashsefton on 13 August featured a short video of a vintage Volvo and the words, "How divine is this vintage @volvocarau parked behind my current XC90".
Dismissed Vehicle Internet - Social - Instagram 08/09/2021
0248-21 Australian Gas Networks
This TV on demand advertisement features a single gas flame, transitioning from blue to green in colour. Text on screen states "The future of Australian gas is renewable."
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - On Demand 08/09/2021
0249-21 Mosh
This Pay TV advertisement has two versions referring to male hair loss.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Pay 08/09/2021
0250-21 Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
This television advertisement features a number of scenes of athletes, performers and people in everyday lives taking breaths. A car can be seen on the left side of a road, behind it is a bus with the words "Fuel cell bus" written on it. In the right lane, overtaking the bus and car is a truck with "Fuel cell mobility" written on it.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 08/09/2021
0253-21 Sojo Pty Ltd
This Pay TV advertisement features the NRL player Brandon Smith introducing himself as “Big Stiffy Smithy".
Dismissed Clothing TV - Pay 08/09/2021
September 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0251-21 SIR THE LABEL PTY LTD
This window display advertisement features a desert scene. Multiple images of the same two women are shown. The women are seen crawling through the dessert on their hands and knees, in the fore- and middle-ground of the image. In the background the woman can be seen standing.
Dismissed Clothing Poster 22/09/2021
0254-21 Wisr
The 15 second advertisement features a man making breakfast in his kitchen. There are eggs cooking and smoke coming from the toaster, indicating that something is burning. The man is holding a fork with a perplexed look on his face. The camera angle quickly zooms in on the man’s face, while a voiceover says “Billy, your smart part knows a personalised loan rate is a good decision.” The next shot is the man holding a phone over the toaster with the Wisr logo visible on the phone screen.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 22/09/2021

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