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May 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort descending Category Media Determination date
0121-21 Spin Master
This television advertisement features a child (face not visible) colouring Orbeez, hydrated ‘grown’ water beads.
Dismissed Toys and Games TV - Free to Air 26/05/2021
0125-21 LDV Automotive
This television advertisement features an LDV ute driving through various off-road scenarios and in town. A siren is heard and the vehicle pulls over, at which time police cars drive past. The driver breathes a sigh of relief. The voice over explains the action – “A deal so good, you’ll feel like you are getting away with something”.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 26/05/2021
0126-21 Crazy Domains
This television advertisement features a woman having a meeting with two people at a cafe table on the footpath. As they talk, a rubbish truck parks itself right in front of them on the narrow street, and starts to load up bin bags. The noise of the truck is loud and the meeting pauses as the group wait for the noise to stop. They sit patiently, waiting for the truck to move on. The camera zooms in on the woman, and she is suddenly splattered with brown liquid. A voice off camera calls out "sorry".
Dismissed Information Technology TV - Free to Air 26/05/2021
0127-21 Horticulture Innovation Australia Limited
This television advertisement features a man sitting in an orchard speaking about Australian things as a promotion for Australian avocados.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 26/05/2021
0129-21 Massel Australia
This radio advertisement states: "In breaking news, kitchen shy husband uses wok for the first time. Children and wife astounded."
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Radio 26/05/2021
0135-21 Brand Developers
This television advertisement is an infomercial for the UCurl Auto Curler from Thin Lizzy. It features a number of people using the product and comparisons to people using other products.
Dismissed Retail TV - Free to Air 26/05/2021
June 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort descending Category Media Determination date
0138-21 Universal Pictures
There are two versions of this television advertisement is promoting the movie 'The Conjuring - The Devil Made Me Do It".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 16/06/2021
0139-21 Universal Pictures
There are two versions of this TV on Demand advertisement is promoting the movie 'The Conjuring - The Devil Made Me Do It".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 16/06/2021
0150-21 EvaKool
This television advertisement shows a man spotting EvaKool products in their ‘natural habitat’ in a number of different locations
Dismissed Sport and Leisure TV - Free to Air 16/06/2021
0152-21 Stan Entertainment Pty Ltd
This TV on demand advertisement features a promotion for the television show, "Eden".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 16/06/2021
0157-21 Grosvenor Hotel
This digital billboard advertisement features three silhouette images of women and an image of heels and handcuffs.
Dismissed Sex Industry Billboard - Digital 16/06/2021
0164-21 Vitasoy Australia
This TV on demand advertisement has multiple versions which feature plant milk and the tagline, "Vitasoy. Let's grow a better world."
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - On Demand 16/06/2021
June 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort descending Category Media Determination date
0145-21 Paramount Pictures Australia
This TV on Demand advertisement is promoting the movie 'The Quiet Place 2". There are three versions of the advertisements with a 30 and 15 second version of each.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 23/06/2021
0158-21 Tourism Australia
This Instagram Post dated 05/05/21 on the @zotheysay account features a video of Hamish Blake and Zoe Foster-Blake in various Australian locations with a caption
Dismissed Travel Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0159-21 Jacquemus
This Instagram Post dated 02/05/2021 on the @saskiawotton account features four images.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 23/06/2021
0167-21 Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund
There are three versions of this television advertisement which feature people having their hands and faces on the glass front watching their food being prepared.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0169-21 Domino's Pizza Enterprises Limited
This Pay TV advertisement promotes pizzas delivered for $15.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Pay 23/06/2021
0170-21 Grill'd
This segment of the TV show studio 10 features a segment with Food Innovation Manager, Ben Koning, from Grill'd cooking a Grill'd burger.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0173-21 Luv-a-Duck
This television advertisement features a man cooking three duck breasts.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0175-21 KIA Automotive Australia
This television advertisement features three vehicles driving together on an airstrip.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0176-21 Reckitt Benckiser
This television advertisement depicts a father and son getting on public transport. One seat is available, a tradesman getting off. The father and son hesitate, but then use Glen 20 product to wipe down seat.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 23/06/2021
0177-21 Steel Solutions
This radio advertisement refers to an apprentice backing a bobcat into a retaining wall.
Dismissed Other Radio 23/06/2021
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 descending 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 descending 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 descending 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

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