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E.g., 06/07/2022
E.g., 06/07/2022
February 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0027-22 General Motors Specialty Vehicles
This advertisement features a red ute travelling across green landscapes and through a creek.
Dismissed Automotive TV - On Demand 23/02/2022
0029-22 Bras n' Things
This advertisement features various images of women in lingerie with the words "I come first" superimposed over the top.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 23/02/2022
0030-22 Bras n' Things
This cinema advertisement depicts several women in lingerie.
Dismissed Lingerie Cinema 23/02/2022
0031-22 Toyota Motor Corporation Australia
This television advertisement features several scenes including: a woman learning to walk on prosthetic feet, a man holding a football in a locker room, a woman sinking into an ice bath, a person swimming. The advertisement then changes to racing scenes as voiceover states "the more we feel, the more alive we are".
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 23/02/2022
0032-22 Department of Industry, Science, Energy and Resources
There are five versions of this television advertisement. Version one includes the voice over: Title: 20% less in the last 15 years. Australia’s making positive energy. Which means less emissions. And more jobs. For him, her, oh, and them! Hang on. That’s a cockatoo. (Cockatoo screeches) Yeah, it is exciting.
Dismissed Political or Social Issue TV - Free to Air 23/02/2022
0033-22 Naked Harvest Supplements
This Instagam advertisement dated December 8, 2021 is promoting the breast feeding supplement Mylk Shake.
Dismissed Health Products Internet - Social - Instagram 23/02/2022
0034-22 Buddybet
This advertisement was part of regular television tennis programming, and shows a man who attended the tennis match while wearing a branded t-shirt.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 23/02/2022
0035-22 BHP
This television advertisement refers to the environmental benefits due to the advertisers involvement in production of materials for electric vehicles.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 23/02/2022
0039-22 ReAmped Energy
This advertisement includes a scene depicting a boy playing jenga on a cat's head which then collapses on the cat. The cat jumps away and the boy laughs. The voiceover in that scene states "I mean the kids lack empathy, but does the mean we deserve to be ripped off on power?"
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Pay 23/02/2022
0042-22 adidas Australia Pty. Ltd.
This Instagram advertisement dated 11 February features an image of 20 pairs of breasts. The nipples are coloured out (not pixelated).
Dismissed Lingerie Internet - Social - Instagram 23/02/2022
0043-22 adidas Australia Pty. Ltd.
This email advertisement features an image of 24 pairs of naked breasts.
Dismissed Lingerie Email 23/02/2022
0040-22 ReAmped Energy
This advertisement includes a scene depicting a boy playing jenga on a cat's head which then collapses on the cat. The cat jumps away and the boy laughs. The voiceover in that scene states "I mean the kids lack empathy, but does the mean we deserve to be ripped off on power?"
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - On Demand 23/02/2022
0041-22 Subway Franchisee Advertising Fund
This television advertisement features two men in a pool. One if holding a stereo and one is sitting on a giant inflatable subway sandwich.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 23/02/2022
March 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0044-22 Rusty
This product listing features a young girl wearing the advertised t-shirt and bikini bottoms.
Dismissed Clothing Internet 09/03/2022
0045-22 Samsung Electronics Australia Pty Ltd
This advertisement promotes the new Samsung S22 phone and features a woman riding a skateboard and a scooter.
Dismissed Mobile Phone or SMS TV - Free to Air 09/03/2022
0047-22 Energy Australia
This video advertisement features an 'energy' expert speaking on a stage. He says, "In the future we will have renewable, affordable, and reliable energy. Of course that's all many years away". A series of Energy Australia employees then explain that these things are currently available.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 09/03/2022
0048-22 SA Ambulance Service
This television advertisement features visions of accidents and emergencies, with audio of people making calls to 000 about superficial matters.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 09/03/2022
0050-22 Transport Accident Commission
This radio ad features the sound of a motorbike accident.
Dismissed Community Awareness Radio 09/03/2022
0051-22 Brand Developers
This television advertisement features women posing and touching their faces.
Dismissed Toiletries TV - Free to Air 09/03/2022
0052-22 Brand Developers
This television advertisement features a woman selecting a perfume to wear, then getting dressed up and walking down stairs.
Dismissed Toiletries TV - Free to Air 09/03/2022
0055-22 Amazon AU
This television advertisement features a cycling team riding up a hill. One of the team members passes the others on an electric scooter, but he informs them that it's Ok because he got free delivery.
Dismissed Retail TV - Free to Air 09/03/2022
March 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0054-22 InstantScripts
This transport advertisement for a medical service features the words 'Real Australian Doctors" and an image of a phone with a picture of a doctor.
Dismissed Health Products Transport 23/03/2022
0057-22 Lowd
This billboard advertisement features the text: "Jo: Plumbers are such down to Earth people, probably because they deal with other people's shit." And includes the Lowd logo and website.
Dismissed Other Billboard - Digital 23/03/2022
0059-22 Wynstan Blinds
This television advertisement begins with a man introducing himself as Wynstan with a Y. He walks out from behind a prop wall and it becomes clear he is naked, although his genitals are hidden behind a variety of objects.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 23/03/2022
0061-22 SA Police
This television advertisement begins with a series of scenarios where senior drivers are involved in driving mishaps. Alternative means of transportation are then shown.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 23/03/2022
April 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0070-22 Suncorp Ltd
This television advertisement features a man lying on a couch crying as he watches videos relating to climate change. He says, 'We're doomed". Another man sitting in the room is handed a guitar and begins to sing.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 13/04/2022
0068-22 Sony Pictures Releasing
This TV-on-demand advertisement is a promotion for the film, "Morbius".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 13/04/2022
0071-22 Buddybet
This television advertisement features a bride throwing a bouquet to a group of women behind her. A voice-over describes the scene like it is a horse race.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 13/04/2022
0072-22 Repco Ltd
This television advertisement features a tyre spinning in the sand. A voice-over says, "oh yeah, a nice bit of sand between the tyre tread".
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 13/04/2022
0069-22 Sony Pictures Releasing
This Pay TV advertisement is a promotion for the film, "Morbius".
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Pay 13/04/2022
0058-22 Sheep Inc.
This website for Sheep Inc includes statements relating to environmental aspects of the products.
Dismissed Clothing Internet 13/04/2022
0067-22 Honey Birdette
This advertisement features the lingerie style Laura. It depicts a woman in a large hat who is wearing a sheer green bodysuit and silver gloves.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 13/04/2022
0066-22 Honey Birdette
This advertisement features the lingerie style Mia. It depicts a woman wearing a yellow bra, suspenders and stockings. She is shown from the side, sitting astride an object. One hand is on her head and the other is placed on the item she's sitting on.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 13/04/2022
0064-22 Honey Birdette
This advertisement contains two images and features the lingerie style Laura. Both images feature woman wearing a sheer green bra, underpants and stockings, and holding a gun.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 13/04/2022
April 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0077-22 SafeWork NSW
This radio advertisement features a woman receiving a phone call and becoming distressed. A voice-over states that falls when working jobs in construction can be devastating for loved ones.
Dismissed Community Awareness Radio 27/04/2022
0078-22 The Firm Gentlemens Club
This television advertisement depicts several woman in bras, garter belts and g-strings dancing around poles and with each other.
Dismissed Sex Industry TV - Free to Air 27/04/2022
0082-22 Honey Birdette
This Instagram story featured a series of five images showing a model in pink lingerie with rope detailing.
Dismissed Lingerie Internet - Social - Instagram 27/04/2022
0085-22 Kogan Technologies
This email advertisement featured the subject line "PRICE DROP: Power of Pussy & More".
Dismissed Entertainment Email 27/04/2022
0083-22 Honey Birdette
This Instagram Post features two images of a woman in pink lingerie with rope detailing sitting on a bed. She is wearing a bra, garter belt, underwear and wrist cuffs.
Dismissed Lingerie Internet - Social - Instagram 27/04/2022
0080-22 Museum of Old and New Art
This Facebook post features an image of rows of chocolates shaped like vulvas. The caption states, "We're doing chocolates now. Inspired by Cunts... and other conversations by Greg Taylor and friends.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Facebook 27/04/2022
May 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0092-22 Icon Ink
This window display features a woman's face with piercings and tattoos, and another woman's face with flames.
Dismissed Other Poster 11/05/2022
0093-22 Woolworths Group Limited trading as BIG W
This sponsored advertisement on Facebook depicts a woman wearing a sheer navy chemise.
Dismissed Lingerie Internet - Social - Facebook 11/05/2022
0098-22 Sportsbet
This television advertisement depicts a group of people in emergency uniforms huddled around a vehicle.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 11/05/2022
0096-22 Botanika Blends
This Instagram advertisement dated 29th April 2022 features a cartoon image of a man in a wizard hat, holding his coat open and 'flashing' the viewer. His genitals are covered by a protein bar.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet - Social - Instagram 11/05/2022
May 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0106-22 Stan
This TV On Demand advertisement promoting the program "Billy The Kid" contains a scene showing an apparently naked woman atop a man in a bed.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 25/05/2022
0110-22 Raiz Invest Ltd
This television advertisement features a couple at a market. They come across a cake stall and the woman asks if he would like to purchase something. He agrees, and opens his shirt to reveal his debit card stuck to his chest. He asks the woman to pull the card off his chest and winces when she does so.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 25/05/2022
0107-22 Sportsbet
This advertisement is a tipping segment. It depicts a woman stating that: "So what I like to do with my bet with mates group is we all pick a leg that we think is going to win. So Sam Docherty, he is usually my go-to lock leg in my bets with mates group. I know that he's going to be getting 25 disposals every week. All my other friends that do the same in their same game multi. Good luck punters, enjoy the footy but gamble responsibly".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/05/2022
0099-22 McDonald’s Australia Limited
This Pay TV advertisement depicts close up scenes of a burger. A voice-over says: “By itself the combo of tender Aussie chicken, cheese, tomato and aioli is deluxe. But add another piece of chicken and you’re in double chicken deluxe town. Chicken & Macca’s. Together and Lovin’ it.”
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Pay 25/05/2022
0103-22 Apple Pty Limited
This TV On Demand advertisement contains scenes from the program 'Shining Girls' which included two people falling through a pane of glass and a hand grasping a knife.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 25/05/2022
June 2022
Case number Ad Standards description Determinationsort ascending Category Media Determination date
0115-22 OCAM
This YouTube video from Aussie Arvos is titled, "A ROOF TOP TENT you can ACTUALLY AFFORD!? but is it any good??" The influencer states that OCAM offered to loan him the prototype roof top tent. He then describes his setup.
Dismissed Automotive Internet - Social - Other 08/06/2022

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