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September 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0276-19 Greenstone Financial Services
This television advertisement for Real Insurance features two men discussing life insurance.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0279-19 Greenstone Financial Services
This television advertisement was an informercial-styled segment on the Morning Show promoting Seniors Insurance.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0280-19 Youfoodz
This television advertisement features a woman in her kitchen, talking about her previously unhealthy lunch habits.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0281-19 Sexyland
This billboard advertisement features an image of a couple through a key-hole shape.
Dismissed Sex Industry Billboard 11/09/2019
0282-19 The Firm Gentlemens Club
This advertisement features two separate images of women, one of a woman in a rabbit mask and one of a woman wearing a black lace corset.
Dismissed Sex Industry Poster 11/09/2019
0288-19 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
This television advertisement features a man comes to stand between two friends who are excited about a horse race, the man looks disappointed. One of the other men ruffles his hair. The voice over states, “a good tip is no good if you forget to back it. That’s life.” The words ‘Long may we play” are superimposed on the screen with the TAB logo.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0289-19 Roadshow Films
This television advertisement is promoting the upcoming movie IT Chapter Two.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0264-19 Downtown Brooklyn
This Facebook advertisement features an image of a Reece's Bowl (a dessert) and the text "REECE'S WHATTT? Get those Epipen's ready, because this is going to be worth it! Churro Bowls are out and Reece's Bowls are in! This giant Reece's Piece is sure to get the heart racing! Loaded with ice Cream and drizzled in Peanut Butter and Chocolate, it sure screams, get me to the hospital ASAP! Available for a limited time only!"
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Internet - Social - Facebook 11/09/2019
0278-19 Kellogg (Aust) Pty Ltd
The advertisement is a Kellogg’s website called ‘Colour & Win’ and located at www.kelloggs.com.au/crayola.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet 11/09/2019
0283-19 Screenwise
This advertisement is for an acting school and features various scenes including one woman chasing another, then tackling her and putting her hands around her throat; a man sitting against a wall looking sad; a couple laughing together; a kiss scene; two men sitting on the ground in a dark room.
Dismissed Education Cinema 11/09/2019
0284-19 Sportsbet
This television advertisement features a man in swimwear standing on a rock next to a sign saying 'Danger Crocodiles' to promote Sportsbet's new 'foolproof' iPhone app.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0286-19 People's Choice Credit Union
This television advertisement features a couple sitting on a couch. A voice over describes all the things they could do with a personal loan, including renovating their home, or get a new caravan or take off to the Bahamas.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
September 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0291-19 Volvo Car Australia
In the opening scenes of the advertisement, a woman is depicted leaving her home and saying goodbye to her partner as she prepares to set off into the stress of a working day. Separately, a young girl is shown leaving her family home in the morning to go to school. The advertisement follows these two people until their paths cross when the girl steps onto a crossing and the woman's vehicle uses its technology to avoid a collision with the girl.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0294-19 Vodafone Hutchison Australia
This television advertisement depicts a woman wearing a helmet as she rides a longboard down a hill.
Dismissed Telecommunications TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0295-19 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
There are two versions of this television advertisement. The first features a woman's shoe heel sinking into the grass and the second features someone mowing a race track. Both end with the words "long may we play".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0296-19 General Motors Holden Australia NSC Ltd
This television advertisement features two storylines concurrently. One focussing on a vehicle travelling through the snow, and one focussing on a handbag snatcher.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0297-19 IAG Insurance
This television advertisement depicts a boy riding his bike. He discovers a displaced koala stranded at the top of a telegraph pole. The boy is shown cycling home to gather a basket in a small wagon. When the boy returns to the telegraph pole, the koala appears to have left. Thinking he’s missed his opportunity to assist, the boy is about to give up when he turns around to see that the koala has made its way down on its own, and into the basket in the boy’s wagon. The boy pedals off. He arrives at a patch of bushland, which appears to have been recently cleared.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0299-19 Aussie Home Loans
This advertisment is set in a suburban salon. A conversation is depicted between a customer and a hairdresser mid-sentence where the hairdresser character asks about her client’s refinancing plans. The hairdresser gives bad advice. As the hairdresser gives the hair a spray to finish styling her customer’s hair, the advertisement transitions to an Aussie broker. The Aussie broker nods empathetically and gives a reassuring smile.
Dismissed Finance/Investment Internet - Social - Facebook 25/09/2019
0300-19 Amaysim
The advertisement features a tiled background of eggplant emoji's. Text states "30GB of Tinder for $30. that's 375,000 right swipes (go get 'em tiger)".
Dismissed Mobile Phone or SMS Billboard - Digital 25/09/2019
0304-19 Asahi Premium Beverages
This advertisement is an outdoor sign attached to the Royal George Hotel in the town of Nambour, QLD. It is a landscape sign with a black background featuring a can of Woodstock Bourbon and Cola with the tagline “Crack a big Woody”.
Dismissed Alcohol Outdoor 25/09/2019
0305-19 Foxtel
This Facebook advertisement for the Rugby World Cup is a cartoon style and depicts representations of various countries.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet - Social - Facebook 25/09/2019
0306-19 Honey Birdette
Large poster beside the entrance depicting woman in white lingerie. Style name is Amelie.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 25/09/2019
0307-19 Honey Birdette
Large poster beside the entrance depicting woman in red lingerie. Style name is Gabrielle.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 25/09/2019
0309-19 QLV
This radio advertisement features a reference to neighbours eating haggis.
Dismissed Health Products Radio 25/09/2019
0310-19 Westpac Group
This television advertisement features the St George dragon encouraging a man not to climb out a bathroom window to avoid paying for an expensive date.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0311-19 SOJO Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features Nick Cummins talking about Tradies underwear.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0312-19 LifeStyles Healthcare
Skyn Lubricant - This TV on demand advertisement depicts various individuals’ hands caressing flowers, while the voice overs describe what they are looking for from their partners regarding their intimacy.
Dismissed Health Products TV - On Demand 25/09/2019
October 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0316-19 Roadshow Films
This billboard advertisement is for the film "Joker" and features the main character.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 09/10/2019
0318-19 Supercheap Auto
This television advertisement depicts three cars and a boat driving at speed to deliver a package.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0320-19 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
This advertisement is a campaign to raise money for prostate cancer. It features Shane Crawford and Anthony Minichiello in a studio describing the campaign and asking for players and fans to embrace the initiative. During the advertisement several scenes depict the men tapping each other on the bottom.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0323-19 eBay Australia & New Zealand
This television advertisement depicts a delivery man in a lift with other women.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0324-19 eBay Australia & New Zealand
This cinema advertisement depicts a delivery man in a lift with other women.
Dismissed Other Cinema 09/10/2019
0325-19 Seafolly
This television advertisement depicts various women in swimwear, mowing the lawn, walking dogs, playing in the pool.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0326-19 NEDS
This television advertisement depicts a jockey on horseback, five greyhounds and a V8 Supercar racing each other on an urban street.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0327-19 Road Safety Advisory Council
This advertisement depicts various men telling a story. The advertisement ends with various men talking to a person in the car who wants to drive home. The final text on screen states "Real mates don't let mates drink drive".
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0328-19 Pretty Little Thing
This television advertisement is for a clothing company and depicts "Saweetie".
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0329-19 SA Health
This television advertisement depicts a man standing shirtless. It appears that hands are touching him from the inside. The advertisement promotes quitting smoking.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0330-19 Sydney Water
This advertisement shows a man training in the gym and bragging to his trainer that he’s saving water by not doing his washing and that we are in drought and we all have to do our bit.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
October 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0334-19 Universal Pictures
This television advertisement has two versions which contain scenes from the film Scary Stories To Tell In The Dark.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0335-19 Roadshow Films
This YouTube advertisement is for the film IT 2.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet - Social - Other 23/10/2019
0336-19 Best and Less
This television advertisement depicts women and girls of various ages walking onto a stage, dancing, twirling and jumping as they showcase the new range of Best&Less floral dresses.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0337-19 13cabs
This television advertisement features a man wearing lycra walking into his garage and putting on a helmet. He sighs and readjusts his shorts. He then takes off his helmet and walks back into the house. The words '13cabs, official travel partner of CBF'd' appear on screen.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0338-19 13cabs
This TV on Demand advertisement features a man wearing lycra walking into his garage and putting on a helmet. He sighs and readjusts his shorts. He then takes off his helmet and walks back into the house. The words '13cabs, official travel partner of CBF'd' appear on screen.
Dismissed Automotive TV - On Demand 23/10/2019
0339-19 13cabs
This television advertisement features various people receiving suggestive text messages and calls. The words '13cabs official travel partner of the Booty Call' appear on screen.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0340-19 Repromed
This outdoor advertisement features a woman and baby sleeping with their faces near each other, and the text "You won't lose sleep over your decision (That'll come later)."
Dismissed Health Products Outdoor 23/10/2019
0342-19 PharmaCare
This television advertisement depicts a woman (Liesel Jones) speaking to the camera about starting Fatblaster.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 23/10/2019
0343-19 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features a model in plum coloured bra, briefs, garter belt, leaning forward on railing, surrounded by men in suits. The word 'Gabrielle' is superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/10/2019
0344-19 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features a model in black bralette, brief, garter belt, posed standing, surrounded by men in suits. The word 'Claudine' is superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/10/2019
0345-19 Honey Birdette
This poster features a model in black bustier and brief, surrounded by men in suits. The word 'Claudine' is superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/10/2019
0346-19 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features a model in blue and black bra, brief and garter flanked by men in suits. The word 'Bianca' is superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/10/2019

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