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December 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0368-20 ZURU Inc.
This television advertisement for a robotic fish depicts children placing the fish into a glass coffee percolator jug, and a man seeing the fish in the jug.
Dismissed Toys and Games TV - Free to Air 16/12/2020
0369-20 Coca-Cola South Pacific
This radio advertisement features a person asking 'anything else for you today?' and a bell sounds. Another person responds, "Yeah… maybe something frosty, like taking an ice bath inside a giant walk-in refrigerator while being fanned by a polar bear holding giant palm leaves, but with a splash of lemon-lime." The first person states "Wanna Sprite?"
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Radio 16/12/2020
0370-20 AVIS
This television advertisement features a woman walking though a jungle. She then walks into a bathroom with a man singing in the shower. The ad closes with the woman passing the man a towel as he steps out of the shower and is shown from behind.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 16/12/2020
0371-20 Ubisoft
This television advertisement is for the video game Assassins Creed Valhalla.
Dismissed Toys and Games TV - Free to Air 16/12/2020
0372-20 Hard Fizz
This Instagram advertisement features five people: three in a swimming pool, one sitting on the edge of the pool, and one jumping in. Three of the people are holding beverages. The accompanying text states: SUNDAY SESH ON POINT [emoji] #letsgetfizzy
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 16/12/2020
0373-20 IKEA Australia
This television advertisement features various people walking through a field and turning on lights hanging from trees and lamps on tables.
Dismissed Retail TV - Free to Air 16/12/2020
0374-20 Telstra
This Pay TV advertisement features various people singing in their cars, using a mobile phone to video call each other.
Dismissed Mobile Phone or SMS TV - Pay 16/12/2020
0375-20 Ramada Philip Island
This Instagram advertisement by Olivia White contains 8 photographs and text promoting Ramada Philip Island
Dismissed Travel Internet - Social - Instagram 16/12/2020
0376-20 LifeStyles Healthcare
This TV On Demand advertisement depicts a number of individuals in intimate positions with a partner in a car and room, while the voice over recites the song “Heads, Shoulders, Knees and Toes, and eyes, ears, mouth, nose", to accompany the movement of these different body parts.
Dismissed Health Products TV - On Demand 16/12/2020
0378-20 Coles
This television advertisement features Curtis Stone advertising Christmas pork meals. It features him holding a roast pork, carving a roast pork and images of people celebrating Christmas. There is also vision of farms and farmers.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 16/12/2020
November 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0338-20 McDonald’s Australia Limited
This television advertisement features well-known personalities from the Block television series.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0341-20 69Slam
This advertisement depicts the lower half of a woman wearing underpants with coconuts on them. There are 5 straws inside her underpants, and a man is shown with his mouth around one straw and the woman's hand on his face.
Dismissed Clothing Internet 25/11/2020
0342-20 Sportsbet
This television advertisement features an animated horse laying on a bed with a trophy covering it's groin and a carrot in its mouth. The voiceover states "Waiting up for something special? Look no further big boy" and details the offer from the advertiser.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0343-20 Sportsbet
The Advertisement shows a group of friends hiking up a mountain. Once they reach the top one of the men pulls out a 'selfie stick' which is holding his mobile phone. All men lean in towards the phone to watch the live racing on the Sportsbet app
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0345-20 Ford Australia
This television advertisement depicts two Ford vehicles: (1) a delivery driver parking a Ford Transit Custom in front of a business’ gate in order to deliver a package; and (2) a construction worker parking their Ford Ranger at a construction site and putting on their work boots.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0346-20 Youi
This television advertisement has three versions: A man packaging oysters. A man and woman making soup. A woman and man packaging dog treats.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
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
0349-20 Beachport Caravan Park
This television advertisement begins with a scene of a person's bare feet on the dashboard of a car as it drives into town.Further scenes shows attractions of the town and the facilities of the advertised caravan park.
Dismissed Tourist Attractions TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0350-20 Genea
This TV On Demand advertisement for a fertility clinic features cartoon graphics relating to the reproduction process and the song "Let's talk about sex".
Dismissed Other TV - On Demand 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
0352-20 Greenstone Financial Services
This television advertisement shows a man getting two cups of water and going upstairs. As he's on the stairs, he dances up and down.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
0353-20 PD Insurance
This television advertisement depicts a mother driving her car and listening to her daughter questioning whether she will be able to use the car once she gets her drivers licence. The mother does not respond verbally but rather her reactions/responses are captured in thought bubbles. The daughter reaches the conclusion that she should get her own car and look for a job. Her mother turns to her daughter briefly with a pleased look.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/11/2020
November 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0322-20 Mosh
This Pay TV commercial is set in the footy locker room, with the team dressed in inflatable phallic-like costumes.
Dismissed Health Products TV - Pay 11/11/2020
0323-20 Cancer Council Western Australia
There are two versions of this TV on demand advertisement which feature a doctor describing an operation to remove a voice box. Footage of the surgery is shown.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - On Demand 11/11/2020
0324-20 Bras n Things
This television advertisement features women in lingerie and a voice over speaking about the different aspects to a person.
Dismissed Lingerie TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0325-20 The Man Shake
This television advertisement depicts former rugby league player Wally Lewis dressed as a king holding a football. He states, “They call me the King and I feel like a king thanks to the Man Shake. Time to get rid of tiered, cranky, hungry and that gut.” A man is shown eating a sandwich at a table, Wally Lewis throws a football at him, which hits him in the head and he falls backwards.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0326-20 The Man Shake
This YouTube advertisement depicts former rugby league player Wally Lewis dressed as a king holding a football. He states, “They call me the King and I feel like a king thanks to the Man Shake. Time to get rid of tiered, cranky, hungry and that gut.” A man is shown eating a sandwich at a table, Wally Lewis throws a football at him, which hits him in the head and he falls backwards.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Other 11/11/2020
0327-20 Fallon Solutions Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features a woman and man discussing a leaking sink. He proposes fixing it with duct tape. She instead uses the duct tape to restrain him while she calls a plumber to fix the sink.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 11/11/2020
0328-20 The Smith's Snackfood Company Pty Ltd
This website advertisement features the ‘Kit for Clubs’ competition page.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet 11/11/2020
0329-20 Amazon Prime Video
This billboard advertisement features the actor Sacha Baron Cohen as the character Borat. The character is wearing shoes and socks and a paper mask. The mask is positioned over his genitals with the straps around his shoulders – mankini style. Text with the advertisement includes, “Wear mask. Save Live.” and “Borat Subsequent Movie film”.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 11/11/2020
0330-20 Amazon Prime Video
This internet advertisement is a series of images promoting the movie Borat Subsequent Movie Film on a news website.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet 11/11/2020
0331-20 Australian Gas Networks
This internet advertisement features information about Australian Gas Network, in particluar the case relates to two web pages. https://www.australiangasnetworks.com.au/renewablegas https://www.australiangasnetworks.com.au/gas-explained/benefits-of-natural-gas/environmental-benefits
Dismissed House Goods Services Internet 11/11/2020
0332-20 APG & Co
This Facebook advertisement features a picture of a woman wearing a button-up shirt, blazer and jeans. The works 'Sportscraft' and 'October Collection' are superimposed over the image.
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020
0334-20 Rascal + Friends
This TV on demand advertisement features a woman telling a story about a trip to the supermarket.
Dismissed Toiletries TV - On Demand 11/11/2020
0335-20 Just Jeans
This Facebook advertisement features an image of a reclining man dressed in a shirt and denim shorts. The post has the caption, "Build his summer wardrobe with this seasons new range of shirts and shorts."
Dismissed Clothing Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020
0336-20 Honey Birdette
This poster advertisement features an image of a woman in a red body suit. She is standing next to a man dressed as a devil who has his mouth open near her cheek, and one hand reaching for her neck. Superimposed over the image are the words, "Carter 666 Club".
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 11/11/2020
0337-20 Saintly Beverage Co Pty Limited
This Instagram advertisement features a promotion for the alcohol brand Saintly.
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Instagram 11/11/2020
0339-20 Amazon Prime Video
There are two versions of this digital billboard advertisement promoting the movie Borat Subsequent Movie Film.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard - Digital 11/11/2020
0340-20 Honey Birdette
This Facebook advertisement features of a woman's crotch in black bikini. She is holding a dripping icy pole in front of her crotch. The word "WET" is superimposed across the image. The caption to the advertisement reads, 'ready to get wet? Coming soon'.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie Internet - Social - Facebook 11/11/2020
October 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
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
0306-20 Portable Fridge Solutions
This radio advertisement includes the voiceover "A camping fridge from Portable Fridge Solutions could provide some liquid Zen to chill you right the (beep) out."
Dismissed Hardware/Machinery Radio 21/10/2020
0307-20 Athena
This radio advertisement has two verisons which both feature a customer speaking to a person in a call centre about home loans.
Dismissed Finance/Investment Radio 21/10/2020
0308-20 Auto Masters
This radio advertisement had three versions featuring a little girl on skates.
Dismissed Automotive Radio 21/10/2020
0309-20 Chubby Buns Burgers
This advertisement is the company logo displayed outdoors and features an animated image of a woman sitting, shown from behind as she turns towards the viewer holding a burger.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Outdoor 21/10/2020
0310-20 Brooks Hire
This radio advertisement features the voiceover :Old mate told me I’d have an excavator on site first thing in the morning. Old mate lied. So, I called Brooks Hire. Brooks Hire has the biggest range of heavy earthmoving equipment around, and they’re reliable. From diggers to dump trucks and everything in between, Brooks Hire won’t let you down.Don’t rely on old mate. Call Brooks Hire on 1300 BROOKS or get an online quote at brooks hire .com .au.
Dismissed Hardware/Machinery Radio 21/10/2020
0317-20 Gambier Tile Centre
This radio advertisement features a reference to a "renovation guru".
Dismissed House Goods Services Radio 21/10/2020
0318-20 Nestlé
This television advertisement shows a couple sitting on the steps of a beach house drinking coffee. They watch an older man run towards the water with a skim board, trip, somersault and the land on the board in the water.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 21/10/2020
0319-20 Ferrero Australia Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features a boy and girl sitting together. The girl is wearing a fairy costume and the boy is wearing dinosaur pyjamas. They open Kinder Surprises. The girl opens a pink egg to find a fairy. The boy opens a blue egg to find a dinosaur.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 21/10/2020

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