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May 2020
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0147-20 Audible
This television advertisement depicts well-known chef Poh Ling Yeow in her kitchen, listening to Audible while cooking. Poh pauses the app and starts to talk to the audience about the benefits of Audible. She ventures over to the fridge where she finds Celeste Barber, a well-known comedian, waiting to question her on what she is cooking and listening to. After a brief conversation, Poh closes the door and continues her day while Celeste remains into the fridge. We end the ad with Celeste walking down the street, holding up her phone with the Audible app on screen.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment TV - Free to Air 13/05/2020
0156-20 VentraIP Australia
This advertisement is a blog post on the advertiser's website and features the text "Fuck COVID-19".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Information Technology Internet 13/05/2020
May 2020
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0150-20 Catch Group
This internet advertisement features: - an image of a woman's lower half in pink underpants - an image of a woman in a black bodysuit with open criss-cross downt he centre of her torso. There is a star over her genitals.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet 27/05/2020
0164-20 Wicked Campers
This transport advertisement features a van with the words , "Genesis 1:12 ... The Earth brought forth grass & herb yielding seed after his kind...and God said 'It was Good." on the rear panel. On the side of the van is a cartoon image of a man with a joint in front of green, yellow and red background with the words, "One love." Tasmanian registration F 61 FF
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Travel Transport 27/05/2020
June 2020
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0183-20 BMW Group Australia
This television advertisement features the tagline "Joy to come" and depicts scenes including a man sitting in a dark room, a person viewed through a window as it rains, a man laying down using his phone, close up imagery of a vehicle, people hugging, a couple on a beach and in the water, people playing basketball, people sitting on the beach, a group of women laughing in a vehicle, a man and two children running through the woods, a vehicle parked on a cliff, and a person skareboarding down the centre of a road.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Vehicle TV - Free to Air 24/06/2020
July 2020
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0202-20 Australian Gas Networks
This digital billboard advertisement features the words, "Greener than anything you're cooking tonight. Love Cleaner Energy, Love Natural Gas" and a picture of man in kitchen holding a tray of lasagne.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued House Goods Services Billboard - Digital 08/07/2020
0205-20 Afends Clothing
This email advertisement features the heading 'wake and bake' and multiple images of women smoking.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Email 08/07/2020
July 2020
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0222-20 Lotterywest
This television advertisement depicts a man at a sink about the wash his hands when he hears yelling from a cubicle. A man comes out of the cubicle holding toilet paper and yelling and hugs the first man.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 22/07/2020
0219-20 Maze Distribution
This advertisement is a brochure and features a testimonial stating “When I opened the packages is was immediately evident from the quality of manufacture and finish of the components that it had not been made in China. This was quickly endorsed by the tremendously clear and logical assembly instructions and upon completion, the excellence of the finished product and its level of detail. (As a professional engineer) I wish to offer my congratulations to you for a quite exceptional product.”
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued House Goods Services Print 22/07/2020
August 2020
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0238-20 PVH Brands
This Internet advertisement features two product listings of a woman in a green, pattered brief and bralette set. In the first listing the woman has her hands by her side, and in the second she has one hand on her hip.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Internet 12/08/2020
0241-20 Dollhouse Showgirls
This mobile billboard advertisement features images of naked women and details of the business.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Sex Industry Billboard - Mobile 12/08/2020
0244-20 National Australia Bank
This Pay TV advertisement features scenes of people viewed from above, going about their day. Scenes include a man unloading a truck, a woman walking with coffees, two children walking with a football.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Finance/Investment TV - Pay 12/08/2020
August 2020
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0228-20 Amazon Prime Video
This Instagram advertisement is promotion for Season 2 the adult series The Boys.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Internet - Social - Instagram 26/08/2020
0242-20 Global Shop Direct
This television informercial is promoting the Paint Blaster 4x4 Max.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 26/08/2020
0255-20 SOJO Pty Ltd
This Pay TV advertisement for Tradies deodorant depicts two men in a bathtub, one wearing a shower cap. One of the men washes his hair as the other pulls a boombox out of the water.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Toiletries TV - Pay 26/08/2020
0256-20 SOJO Pty Ltd
This television advertisement for Tradies deodorant depicts two men in a bathtub, one wearing a shower cap. One of the men washes his hair as the other pulls a boombox out of the water.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Toiletries TV - Free to Air 26/08/2020
September 2020
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0266-20 IAG Insurance
This television advertisement is for NRMA Insurance and features various scenes involving bushfires.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Insurance TV - Free to Air 09/09/2020
0263-20 Brand Developers
This television advertisement is two minutes long and promotes a product called "Fish Seeker". The advertisement depicts various scenes of people using the product, and various scenes of fish.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Sport and Leisure TV - Free to Air 09/09/2020
October 2020
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0299-20 Ben & Jerry’s Chatswood
This voucher features the words, "This certifies that ______ is an A-MOO-ZING ACHIEVER. Well done! For your a-moo-zing achievement go to Ben and Jerry's Chatswood Scoop Shop to get a FREE scoop in a choc dipped cone." The voucher includes a picture of an ice-cream and a cow.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Venue Promotional Material 21/10/2020
0314-20 Chemist Warehouse
This billboard advertisement depicts two women sitting on the boot of a convertible car with their feet on the rear seat. A man is in the driver's seat. Text states "Hayfever relief. Treat + prevent".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Health Products Billboard - Digital 21/10/2020
0295-20 Grill'd
The front of this voucher features the words "you did awesome" and features an illustration of three cows on a podium. The first cow holds a burger, the second is on a surfboard and the third is holding a basketball.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Venue Promotional Material 21/10/2020
October 2020
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0303-20 Alice Mechanical Solutions
This radio advertisement is features a man unsuccessfully trying to start his car.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Automotive Radio 07/10/2020
0294-20 Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd
This voucher features a black background with balls, the heading 'Hot shot sports award' on the image of a prize ribbon and states that the child has won 'One free large traditional pizza'.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Venue Promotional Material 07/10/2020
November 2020
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0347-20 Lotterywest
This television advertisement is set in a living room. A female character is shown watching the television and jumping up and down with excitement. She starts to look dizzy, then she faints and falls onto the safety of her couch. The voiceover reveals that she’s just won OZ Lotto and fainted from excitement. The end graphics promoting OZ Lotto fade onto the screen.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0351-20 Just.Cos Cosmetic Surgery
This television advertisement feature several scenes of women and close up scenes of breasts. The voiceover states "Who needs eye contact? Get the breast implants you've been wishing for for Just Cos. Contact us today to find out more."
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Other TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
December 2020
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0367-20 Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
This television advertisement shows scene of three siblings being late to their parents anniversary and their attempts to get there.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Vehicle TV - Free to Air 16/12/2020
February 2021
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0036-21 KIA Automotive Australia
This television advertisement features three vehicles driving together and all performing a J turn simultaneously.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Vehicle TV - Free to Air 24/02/2021
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

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