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E.g., 18/06/2022
April 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort descending
0128-20 GMHBA
The television advertisement depicts two boys in a backyard hideout after school. The boys are discussing how much money they will get from the "Tooth Fairy" for their recently lost baby teeth. One boy says he receives $1 while the other receives $2. The boys share a look. The next sceen depicts the second boy putting an extra tooth under his pillow, and then the scene shows him giving the first boy money in the hideout. The boy then start wiggling their teeth. One boy asks if the big ones are worth more.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 08/04/2020
0129-20 Chemist Warehouse
This Pay TV advertisement features four women in swimwear on the beach and surrounds exercising and playing games on the beach as well as dancing and drinking the advertised product. The words New Me, New You appear on screen with the final shot of the product and the Chemist Warehouse logo at the end.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Pay 08/04/2020
0130-20 Yum Restaurants International
This television advertisement opens on a close up image of a smiling boy who says “I love you.” He immediately looks a little nervous. There is an awkward silence until a girl says “Thank you.”. The scene then shows that the two of them are in bed together. There is another beat of awkward silence and the boy looks away and says “Did someone say KFC.” The scene changes to the boy eating KFC with two other boys in a living room.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 08/04/2020
0131-20 Yum Restaurants International
This TV On Demand advertisement opens on a close up image of a smiling boy who says “I love you.” He immediately looks a little nervous. There is an awkward silence until a girl says “Thank you.”. The scene then shows that the two of them are in bed together. There is another beat of awkward silence and the boy looks away and says “Did someone say KFC.” The scene changes to the boy eating KFC with two other boys in a living room.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - On Demand 08/04/2020
0133-20 Thirsty Camel
This Facebook advertisement is a shared image with the text "People:*stocking up on toilet paper and water* Me: " and an image of a shopping trolley full of wine. The caption of the image is "Stocking up the bunker for the weekend...(series of emojis) and the Thirsty Camel logo is on the image.
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Facebook 08/04/2020
0134-20 Thirsty Camel
This radio advertisement features the voiceover "G’day this is the camel! How to upset a blonde on a treadmill? Put a water bottle in her pringles holder!! ... (cracks up) …. Get it … water bottle in her pringles holder … (loses it big time) …that’s funny! Coopers dry stubbies 39.99 a carton, buy a carton and receive a bonus coopers cap. Skyy vodka 700ml 34.99 a bottle. Thirsty camel bottleshops – “convenience and everyday low prices”"
Dismissed Alcohol Radio 08/04/2020
0119-20 Crazy Horse Revue
This digital billboard advertisement features a number of images and videos on rotation promoting upcoming events and venues.
Dismissed Sex Industry Billboard - Digital 08/04/2020
0114-20 Kayo Sports
This television advertisement has two versions and features people watching their phones when two football players engage in a tackle near them.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment TV - Free to Air 08/04/2020
0115-20 Kayo Sports
This Facebook advertisement features a commuter seated at a bus stop watching NRL on her phone. Commentary of the game, “Keary runs the ball down”, is heard as two NRL players, Alex Glenn and Luke Keary, appear in front of the bus stop. Keary attempts to side-step Glenn before he’s tackled through the bus stop glass. At the moment of impact, further commentary, “huge hit by Alex Glenn”, is heard from the phone. A super comes up saying “Nowhere is safe from footy”.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Sport and Leisure Internet - Social - Facebook 08/04/2020
0132-20 Kayo Sports
This TV On Demand advertisement features a commuter is seated at a bus stop watching NRL on her phone. Commentary of the game, “Keary runs the ball down”, is heard as two NRL players, Alex Glenn and Luke Keary, appear in front of the bus stop. Keary attempts to side-step Glenn before he’s tackled through the bus stop glass. At the moment of impact, further commentary, “huge hit by Alex Glenn”, is heard from the phone. A super comes up saying “Nowhere is safe from footy”.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment TV - On Demand 08/04/2020
April 2020
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0136-20 Universal Music Australia Pty Limited
This poster advertisement features an image of a man with blood running over his cheek, nose and mouth. The advertisement also features the text, "AFTER HOURS, The Weeknd, Album out now".
Dismissed Entertainment Poster 22/04/2020
0137-20 Southern Cross Austereo
This television advertisement features a CGI lip-syncing giraffe dancing to the Whitesnake song 'Here I Go Again'.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 22/04/2020
0138-20 OPSM
This television advertisement features actor Liam Hemsworth walking into a store and telling the employee he's there to pick up his glasses.
Dismissed Professional Service TV - Free to Air 22/04/2020
0139-20 Yum Restaurants International
This Pay TV advertisement opens on a close up image of a smiling boy who says “I love you.” He immediately looks a little nervous. There is an awkward silence until a girl says “Thank you.”.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Pay 22/04/2020
0140-20 Honey Birdette
This Instagram advertisement features a black and white image of a woman from behind. She is standing with her hands on her hips and is wearing a garter belt. Her buttocks is exposed. The caption with the image states, "The ultimate bondage babe, KUKURO, selling fast online"
Dismissed Lingerie Internet - Social - Instagram 22/04/2020
0141-20 BizCover Pty Ltd
This television advertisement shows three business owners getting rid of old insurance policies by using a blender, a shredder and a drop saw.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 22/04/2020
0142-20 Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd
This animated YouTube advertisement promotes Domino's new contactless delivery method.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Internet - Social - Other 22/04/2020
0143-20 Prime Video
This television advertisement features scenes from the comedy special 'All talk' by Celia Pacquola.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 22/04/2020
0145-20 Honey Birdette
This Facebook advertisement features a woman in black strappy lingerie standing near a seated woman in a flight attendant's uniform. The woman in lingerie is cupping the flight attendant's face, the flight attendant has a hand on the thigh of the woman in lingerie. The caption of the image is "LEATHERETTE LOVER. Have a mile-high affair in this sheer seductress. Shop the Jesse collection online."
Dismissed Sex Industry Internet - Social - Facebook 22/04/2020
0135-20 Brisbane City Council
This online video advertisement is promoting Brisbane City Council building five new green bridges. It features animated scenes with cyclists and pedestrians, and animated maps and footage of the Brisbane river, including two cyclists using an existing bridge.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Community Awareness Internet 22/04/2020
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
0146-20 The Oodie
This YouTube advertisement is for the product “Oodie”.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Other 13/05/2020
0148-20 Frucor Suntory Australia Pty Limited
This TV on Demand advertisement features a young man standing in a pink fantasy landscape, the words 'THE PROCRASTINATION PLACE' are in the sky. An anthropomorphised pickle in a chefs hat tells the man, "you've been procrastinating with lots of food porn, and regular porn."
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - On Demand 13/05/2020
0149-20 Lion Dairy & Drinks
This outdoor advertisement features a bottle of 'no sugar added' Dare Iced Coffee in a pile of coffee beans and the phrase “Sweet F.A.”.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Outdoor 13/05/2020
0151-20 georgiemane
This Instagram advertisement is a two minute video post/story by influencer Ashy Bines. The advertisement depicts Ms Bines in a home setting discussing the benefits of the hair mask product.
Dismissed Beauty Salon Internet - Social - Instagram 13/05/2020
0152-20 Amazon Prime Video
This TV on Demand advertisement is a promotion for various stand-up comedy specials for Amazon Prime Video. The advertisement features very short clips of some of the featured comedians saying a word or line from their special, including the line "it's harder, to get your vagina stuck in a vacuum cleaner".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 13/05/2020
0153-20 Global Shop Direct
This television advertisement is for the product Sara-Mia bra.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Free to Air 13/05/2020
0154-20 Apple Pty Limited
This television advertisement is promoting the Apple TV show 'Trying' and features a scene where a woman asks a couple, "how often would you say you have sex".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 13/05/2020
0155-20 Apple Pty Limited
This TV on Demand advertisement is promoting the Apple TV show 'Trying' and features a scene where a woman asks a couple, "how often would you say you have sex".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 13/05/2020
0157-20 Latitude 34 Wine Company
This email advertisement states: Your parent-teacher skills at their limit? -Image of woman and two children at a desk Wine can help! 30% Off & Free Delivery these School Holidays Support Local!
Dismissed Alcohol Email 13/05/2020
0158-20 Tropeaka
This Instagram advertisement is two posts made by influencer Sophie Batzloff.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 13/05/2020
0159-20 Bali Body Co
This Instagram advertisement is two posts made by influencer Sophie Batzloff.
Dismissed Toiletries Internet - Social - Instagram 13/05/2020
0160-20 Runaway The Label
This Instagram advertisement is two posts made by influencer Sophie Batzloff.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Instagram 13/05/2020
0161-20 One Night Woman
This internet advertisement depicts a woman reclining. Her face is visible, and her legs are sideways at a 90 angle to her torso. From her position, her genitals are visible.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Sex Industry Internet - Social - Other 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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0165-20 Stacks Law Group
This television advertisement features stylised animation depicting a story as a voice over states, "Terry was struck by an out of control car, shattering his legs. The driver had had a diabetic fit so his insurer claimed it wasn't his fault. That's when Terry called Stacks. Their compensation expert uncovered that the driver had a similar attack days before and wasn't taking his medication. Terry's case was settled out of court for a significant sum. When it really matters you don't just need a lawyer, you need a specialist stack lawyer.
Dismissed Professional Service TV - Free to Air 27/05/2020
0166-20 Dolly's Dream
This television advertisement features a teenage girl reading messages on her phone. Another girl is seen throwing stones at her, and the girl visibly flinches every time a stone hits her.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 27/05/2020
0170-20 Jimmy Brings
This television advertisement features Sophie Monk getting alcohol delivered whilst stuck in a yoga pose.
Dismissed Alcohol TV - Free to Air 27/05/2020
0167-20 Gem Puzzle Dom
This Instagram advertisement features a video of a man about to hit a woman with a chair, before being distracted by a game she is playing on her phone. Footage of the game is then shown.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Internet - Social - Instagram 27/05/2020
0168-20 Gem Puzzle Dom
This Facebook advertisement features a video of a man about to hit a woman with a chair, before being distracted by a game she is playing on her phone. Footage of the game is then shown. The caption for the advertisement is, "Only 1 % people can get 8000 scores".
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Internet - Social - Facebook 27/05/2020
0169-20 Gem Puzzle Dom
This in app advertisement features a video of a man about to hit a woman with a chair, before being distracted by a game she is playing on her phone. Footage of the game is then shown.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Entertainment App 27/05/2020
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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0171-20 Crowies Paints
This television advertisement has two versions. One depicts a drawing of a house and leaves, and the other depicts a drawing of a baby and leaves. Both feature the voiceover: “Did you know there’s a paint that absorbs CO2 as it dries? Painting with Ecosphere is like transforming your home into a tree. Now that’s a breath of fresh air! Better get to Crowies! Because at Crowies we know paint”.
Dismissed Hardware/Machinery TV - Free to Air 10/06/2020
0173-20 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
This television advertisement begins with a voice over saying “Some people have more important things to do than watch racing on the weekend” whilst depicting a wall being painted in a house / apartment. The Advertisement then shows a couple taking a break from painting by watching racing vision together on a smart phone. The voicover scoffs and says "Some people". It then continues to say "Catch every race this autumn with Sky live vision”. The advertisement ends with the couple continuing to paint.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 10/06/2020
0175-20 Sanofi
This television advertisement for Bisolvon depicts a family in a park. The mother coughs into her elbow.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 10/06/2020
0176-20 Bluebet
This television advertisement is animated and featues various scenes including Two men flipping sausages on a barbeque at the beach; A crowd watching the AFL at a stadium; A dog catching a Frisbee in its mouth. The voiceover makes mention of "bet with Bluey".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 10/06/2020
0177-20 Hungry Jacks
This television advertisement a series of one second clips including a man using toilet paper as pretend weights, a girl ‘swimming’ down her hallway on a skateboard, a man playing soccer alone on his bed, and a man pretending to be DJ using his stove as a music mixing station.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 10/06/2020
0178-20 Telstra
This TV On Demand advetisement depicts a call between a mother and daughter. The mother answers the video call and puts the phone to her ear, before the daughter explains that it is a video call.
Dismissed Telecommunications TV - On Demand 10/06/2020
0182-20 PointsBet Australia Pty Limited
This Facebook advertisement is an image divided into three, using a well-known meme depicting WWE founder Vince McMahon. The first section states "NRL games returning on Thu & Fri". The second section states "Getting paid out early if you're up at half time" with the text "T&Cs apply. First $150 staked. Excludes SA residents" in small text below. The third section states "Rolling those winnings into a 10-legger over the weekend".
Dismissed Gambling Internet - Social - Facebook 10/06/2020

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