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E.g., 13/08/2022
August 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
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
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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
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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
0255-21 Wisr
The 15 second TV on demand 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 - On Demand 22/09/2021
0256-21 KIA Automotive Australia
This television advertisement opens with members of the Kia racing team walking around and inspecting the EV6 and words appearing on screen saying, “The Kia EV6”. The advertisement then shows close ups of the features of the vehicle including the headlights and nose as the vehicle exits the warehouse. The vehicle then slowly drives to a starting line on a racetrack next to performance vehicles including a McLaren, a Lamborghini, and a Ferrari. The words “How does Zero Emissions taste” and “Ask the Competition” then appear onscreen.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 22/09/2021
0257-21 SocietyOne
The advertisement in question is a news article written by the NewsCorp Australia editorial team. The ‘Foot in the Door’ editorial campaign included the following: - branded integration placements within the pages on which the story was published. - There were branded interactive tools (e.g. poll, fact box, slideshow or quiz) on the page
Dismissed Finance/Investment Internet 22/09/2021
0258-21 Nestle Australia Ltd
This television advertisement for Nan Pro toddler baby formula features information about the benefits of the product.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 22/09/2021
0259-21 Transurban
This television advertisement features a reference to pollution levels on Paramatta Road.
Dismissed Travel TV - On Demand 22/09/2021
0263-21 Universal Home Theatre
This transport advertisement is on the back of a van with Queensland registration UHT 03. The text on the van reads "Hubby not good with tools? Call us and Get Mounted the right way. Your TV wall mounting specialists". It features an image of a man covered in black soot on the phone.
Dismissed House Goods Services Transport 22/09/2021
0264-21 Isuzu Ute Australia Pty Ltd
There are two versions of this television advertisement, a 30 second version and a 15 second version. Both versions feature vision of the ISUZU D-MAX vehicle interspersed with vision of people on BMX bikes riding along the dirt track. The tagline 'born to play' is featured at the end of the ad.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 22/09/2021
October 2021
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0268-21 L & J Webb Fencing
This radio advertisement features a voice-over saying, "Famous fences of the world, brought to you by L and J Webb fencing". A man with a Chinese accent says, "Oh the great fence of China". A man with a Scottish accent says, "Hadiran's two pillar steel fence". A man with an American accent says, "A security fence at Fort Knox".
Dismissed Professional Service Radio 13/10/2021
0269-21 Ubisoft P/L
This Pay TV advertisement features scenes of gameplay for the game titled Far Cry 6.
Dismissed Toys and Games TV - Pay 13/10/2021
0272-21 Entain Group Pty Ltd
This Pay TV advertisement depicts three men at a table looking at a glowing phone. Suddenly, am NFL player crashes through a wall. Various other sports players are seen in the venue including football, basketball, tennis and table tennis. The scene changes back to the three men and one emphatically tells the man holding the phone to "pick a sport". He then chooses and places his bet. The Ad concludes with the “Neds” logo on screen.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Pay 13/10/2021
0273-21 Bartercard
This radio advertisement features the voiceover: Things went a little quiet when people had less money to spend. But, I didn’t sit around, I called Bartercard and they had jobs waiting. I filled my downtime used the extra income for advertising, new tools and even took the missus for a weekend away. Bartercard is looking for all trades right now. Call 1300 BARTER, That’s 1300 B-A-R-T-E-R. Simple boys, do it during smoko.
Dismissed Finance/Investment Radio 13/10/2021
0274-21 Dinnerly
This email advertisement features the text: "Still thinking it over? We're holding your order for you, but please don't wait too long. Start today with $80 off plus free shipping on our first box!*"
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Email 13/10/2021
0279-21 Mars Wrigley Australia
This television advertisement features a woman coming out of lockdown and meeting up with a man in a park. She puts a piece of chewing gum in her mouth, and smiles so that her teeth sparkle and there is a ding noise. She and the man kiss, and the words "Get your ding back" appear on screen.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 13/10/2021
0281-21 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
This internet advertisement features a webpage with the heading, "Clean Hydrogen - A future low emissions fuel for homes, vehicles and industry". It includes information on clean hydrogen and how it's being used and a video detailing the national hydrogen strategy.
Dismissed Community Awareness Internet 13/10/2021
0282-21 Asaleo Care - Libra
This sponsored Facebook advertisement features the caption, "We think our Period Proof Hipster Briefs are pretty great. Find out what other bleeders have been saying about them..."
Dismissed Health Products Internet - Social - Facebook 13/10/2021
0284-21 Paramount+
There are two versions of this TV-on-demand advertisement features scenes from the movie, 'The Bite', a 20 second version and a 40 second version.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 13/10/2021
0285-21 Activision Blizzard Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features a promotion for the game Diablo Resurrected.
Dismissed Toys and Games TV - On Demand 13/10/2021
0286-21 Polyflor
This television advertisement features a man cooking sausages on a BBQ inside his home.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 13/10/2021
0265-21 HSBC
This Facebook post features the caption "Water quality is the second greatest risk to the Great Barrier Reef after #climatechange. HSBC is working with @GreenCollarGCS to help fix it.” Learn more: https://www.hsbc.com/news-and-media/hsbc-news/protecting-the-great-barrier-reef" and a video of the HSBC logo showing coral and the text "Investing in the future of the Great Barrier Reef. A global first for a local wonder. Together we thrive.
Dismissed Finance/Investment Internet - Social - Facebook 13/10/2021
October 2021
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0288-21 It's Normal
This TV On Demand advertisement has two versions featuring a PE Teacher and Grandmother respectively. They speak to camera about adult toys.
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - On Demand 27/10/2021
0289-21 Jim's Mowing
This television advertisement featured animated men jumping out of a trailer, completing gardening work and then getting back into the trailer. A jingle featuring the lyrics 'Jimbo, Jimbo, off to work we go" plays through the ad.
Dismissed Professional Service TV - Free to Air 27/10/2021
0290-21 Westpac Group
This television advertisement features a wide range of big and small moments that happen everyday in Australia to a diverse selection of people. Each person delivers a VO that accompanies the pictures, and each story is brought to life in a different way – some real footage, some animation, some surreal dream like scenarios. This includes a topless woman who has had her breasts removed but has tattoos covering her chest.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 27/10/2021
0292-21 McDonald's Australia Limited
This Facebook advertisement dated 12 October 2021 features an image of McDonalds McFlurry's and the caption "Soft serve misxed with Cadbury Caramilk flakes and sauce...will you be giving it a try? [hand up emoji] YES PLEASE [licking lips emoji] #TastyTuesday *The caramilk McFlurry will be available in all Macca's restaurants from Wednesday, 13 October for a limited time only".
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Internet - Social - Facebook 27/10/2021
0295-21 Grill'd
There are two versions of this television advertisement, Version 1 features a bird who is enveloped by green smoke from a plane and then shown as a skeleton. A burger superhero appear and takes down the plane. Version 2 has a 15 and 30 second version featuring cows being injected from above with a green substance that makes them larger. A burger superhero appear and frees the cows.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 27/10/2021
0296-21 General Pants Group
This poster advertisement depicts a woman leaning against a wall with one leg raised. She is topless and wearing jeans, with long hair covering her breasts.
Dismissed Clothing Poster 27/10/2021
0297-21 It's Normal
This advertisement features two images. Image 1 is placed on the back of a billboard trailer and features a close up of skin, an image of an adult you and the text "Freedom day has cum". Image 2 is placed on the side of a billboard trailer and features a close up of a person shoulders and neck with an adult toy placed along the back of the neck. Text states "Sydney, it's time to open up. Explore every inch of your body. 'FREEDOMDAY' for 50% off all sex toys".
Dismissed Other Billboard - Mobile 27/10/2021
0301-21 PALMERBET
This Pay TV advertisement features a man walking towards a horse, participating in an eating contest and then seated on a horse.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Pay 27/10/2021
July 2020
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0215-20 Campbell's Arnott's
This radio advertisement has two versions. Version 1 features well-known personalities Ryan “Fitzy” Fitzgerald and Michael “Wippa” Wipfli. FITZY - Wip, what’s the Aussiest thing to put on a Jatz? cheese? WIPPA - Gotta love Jatz and cheese! But there are so many tasty options. Shake it up abit. FITZY - Maybe… dipping them in tzatziki or hummus? WIPPA - Now you’re talking. FITZY - Or Jatz with spicy chorizo? WIPPA - Yes! FITZY - I’ve got it! Jatz, with a shaving of Tasmanian smoked salmon, goats cheese AND a sprinkling of capers… WIPPA - (IN AWE) What have you been reading?
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Radio 22/07/2020
November 2021
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0302-21 Repco Ltd
This television advertisement depicts a man doing a burnout in a vehicle.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 10/11/2021
0303-21 Drink Wise
This radio advertisement features a voiceover similar to a race-caller for horse racing.
Dismissed Alcohol Radio 10/11/2021
0304-21 Commonwealth Bank of Australia
This advertisement features a photo of a girl on a skateboard holding onto the rear of a bicycle being ridden by another person. Text on the image states "Make money moves with CommBank. pave. Save. Grow". There is also an image of a mobile photo over the photo.
Dismissed Finance/Investment Outdoor 10/11/2021
0305-21 Milne Agri Group (Mt Barker)
This print advertisement features a photo of a chicken crossing a country road, overlaid with the text "Because it could". The footer of the ad features the Mt Barker Free Range Chicken logo, the Buy West Eat Best logo and the text "The home of free range chicken".
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Print 10/11/2021
0306-21 SocietyOne
This television advertisement depicts three people/scenarios in a before and after. One showing a man and his home gym, one showing a woman with laundry and one showing a couple with a car.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Pay 10/11/2021
0307-21 Carlton and United Breweries
This Instagram advertisement depicts two men sitting fully clothed on the beach and the caption “Picnic season got us thinking… what’s the golden ratio of mates to beers?”.
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 10/11/2021
0308-21 Leukaemia Foundation
This advertisement for the Light The Night event features people placing string lights near fabric drapes.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 10/11/2021

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