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April 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending Determination date
0052-21 Primo Foods
This television advertisement features children in football uniforms with one girl rapping about the 'stackers' product. She continues rapping in the back of the car with two other children. One of the children is seen to hold a large stack of biscuits, cheese and meat.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 14/04/2021
0072-21 Primo Foods
This television advertisement is a beach sene with a young girl offering the product to beachgoers as she sings a song. The line “Australia’s favourite bacon” is said in unison by everyone on the beach, while the shot zooms out to depict the crowd of people in the shape of Australia.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 14/04/2021
0073-21 IAG Insurance
This television advertisement features children discovering that trees have been marked for removal. The children put up signs to raise awareness that the trees are also the koala’s home. The advertisement ends with the trees no longer marked for removal.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 14/04/2021
0075-21 SA Police
This television advertisement follows a young man leaving a pub and driving home. On the way he passes a booze bus, a vulnerable road user, an ambulance and a crash site. We hear his self reflective internal monologue as he drives, ending with the realization that he is a 'selfish prick'.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 14/04/2021
0078-21 Reckitt Benckiser
This television advertisement for Finish dishwashing features a comparison between hand washing dishes and dishwashers.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 14/04/2021
0080-21 Entain Group Pty Ltd
The name 'Mike Iceberg appears on a TV screen as his name is announced. A marching band enters the room with people firing confetti cannons and mascots climbing onto desks. A man (Mark Wahlberg) riding a red motorcycle decorated as a horse exclaims "I am here to show you all how to Ladbroke it". An office employee goes to take a drink of water and Mike Iceberg knocks it out of his hand. He then provides examples of how to Ladbroke things.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 14/04/2021
0081-21 Sportsbet
This television advertisement features a satirical portrayal of cup carrying as though it was an Olympic sport.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 14/04/2021
0089-21 Aussie Broadband
There are multiple versions of this television advertisement showing people in their gardens using a hose. The words 'freaking' and 'bloody' are used.
Dismissed Information Technology TV - Free to Air 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
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending Determination date
0083-21 Suzuki Australia Pty Limited
This television advertisement features a man riding a car like it is a motorcycle.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
0085-21 Sojo Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features Nick Cummings and Danielle Scott wearing underwear. Danielle dances and it is shown that Nick is using a leafblower to add wind. They switch and Nick stands in a Superman pose as Danielle uses the leafblower.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
0086-21 Bupa
This television advertisement features two children on a trampoline.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
0094-21 Entain Group Pty Ltd
This television advertisement depicts two men singing the song ‘The Gambler' by Kenny Rogers.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
0095-21 Subaru (Aust) Pty Ltd
The advertisement begins with a father giving his son a car in the 1980's. The advertisement follows several groups of people, moving through time and showing different models of cars.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
0096-21 Department of Social Services
At a BBQ, a boy throws a ball at a girl standing against a garage as she yells for him to stop.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
0097-21 Northern Territory Tourism
This television advertisement features a woman in a yellow dress approaching and hugging a small kangroo.
Dismissed Travel TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
0100-21 Optus Communications
This television advertisement features a couple speaking about the mobile service provider. The woman speaks for most of the advertisement and then asks the man to agree with her regarding not requiring other unwanted nonsense in their service. He agrees, but then begins to say that "a little bit of unwanted nonsense now and again wouldn't-". The woman cuts him off by saying "No Ricky". He agrees again and laughs.
Dismissed Mobile Phone or SMS TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
0103-21 eHarmony
This television advertisement has four versions featuring various couples.
Dismissed Professional Service TV - Free to Air 28/04/2021
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
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending Determination date
0108-21 Super Cheap Auto Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features staff discussing a sale. One suggests that the store should sell dog costumes and robotic arms.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 12/05/2021
0109-21 Huddle
This television advertisement has three versions, two featuring a woman and her niece and one featuring a woman by a pool.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 12/05/2021
0114-21 Wild Secrets
This advertisement features scenes including various close ups of women's faces, various women standing, a woman laying on a rock, and people around a campfire, touching their hands together.
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - Free to Air 12/05/2021
0111-21 Carlton and United Breweries
This television advertisement features the claim that VB is brewed with 100% solar energy.
Dismissed Alcohol TV - Free to Air 12/05/2021
May 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending Determination date
0118-21 TAFE SA
This television advertisement features a scene of a welder standing below a ship. He is welding wearing a high-vis jacket, gloves and a face mask/helmet.
Dismissed Education TV - Free to Air 26/05/2021
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
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
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
June 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending 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
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
June 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending Determination date
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
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
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
July 2021
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Mediasort descending 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
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
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
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 Determination Category Mediasort descending 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
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

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