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April 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
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
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
April 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
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
0120-20 Bunurong Memorial Park
This billboard advertisement depicts a young boy playing on equipment and the text ""Ethan loves visiting grandma". The perfect place to celebrate life."
Dismissed Professional Service Billboard 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
0121-20 Apple
This Twitter advertisement begins with a hand of a person using an Apple Pencil to edit out a man from a photo on an iPad Pro of a man and a woman leaping into water. The advertisement zooms out to see the person holding the iPad Pro patting a dog and the caption “Perfecting your memories” superimposes over the scene. The words “Easy as iPad” appear on screen, the words “Easy as” are erased in the same way as the photo was edited by the Apple Pencil and ?nally “iPad” is replaced with the Apple logo.
Dismissed Information Technology Internet - Social - Twitter 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
0122-20 Apple
This TV On Demand advertisement for AirPods Pro has two versions featuring a woman walking through the city. The scene changes between real life and night-time fantasy.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 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
0123-20 Yum Restaurants International
This Pay TV advertisement depicts a mum and dad sitting in a classroom with a school teacher holding their child's drawing. The drawing is a stick figure drawing with the text "Mum and Dad naked wrestling". The parents look blankly at the teacher before the mother looks to the side and says 'did someone say KFC?'. Followed by images of the advertised product.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Pay 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
0125-20 Youi
This advertisement depicts a close up scene of a South-African man looking directly into the camera, and who is introduced as Lovemore. The viewer is invited to make an assumption about the man. The voice-over states that by making assumptions, you don’t see the individual. The advertisement goes on to describe the man, who is shadow-boxing, as a former boxer and world-title winner, who is now a lawyer, and who is passionate about fighting for justice and his two grandkids. The voiceover states that at Youi, we don’t make assumptions; we listen. Our insurance is for individuals.
Dismissed Insurance 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
0126-20 Grill'd
This outdoor advertisement is a sandwich board featuring the text "Student Hack:Dine-In & drink FREE* Relish Members only Mon-Wed" and an image of a locker with a person reaching into the locker with an alcoholic drink in his hand, and books and a burger in the locker.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Outdoor 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
0127-20 Grill'd
This Facebook advertisement features the text "Student Hack:Streaming leactures from Grill'd. Semesters back. And so is our student deal. Free drinks Monday to Wednesday. Only for Relish Members. Find out more:" and an image of a man standing next to an open locker with books, a burger and an alcoholic drink.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Internet - Social - Facebook 08/04/2020
March 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0118-20 Sportsbet
This Pay TV advertisement features a scene similar to fencing at the Olympics, except the competitors are flicking towels are each other. The competitors are shown to be from China (C.H.Ting) and Australia (V.Rees). The voice over states: JB: Sudden death now in the Towel Flick. JB: Yesssss. The Aussie's got him a beauty. Nick: Look at that wrist action. The bloke's nearly as whipped as Prince Harry. JB: Another make it look easy moment, from Sportsbet.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Pay 25/03/2020
0104-20 Prime Video
This television advertisment contains scenes of the TV program 'The Hunters'.
Dismissed Media TV - Free to Air 25/03/2020
0078-20 Universal Pictures
There are two versions of this television advertisement which feature scenes from the film 'The Invisible Man'.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 25/03/2020
0105-20 Creative Content Australia
This YouTube ad depicts a young man in a police interview room with a detective and a police officer reporting that he has been hacked.
Dismissed Community Awareness Internet - Social - Other 25/03/2020
0079-20 Universal Pictures
There are two versions of this TV On Demand advertisement features scenes from the film 'The Invisible Man'.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - On Demand 25/03/2020
0106-20 Creative Content Australia
This Facebook ad depicts a young man in a police interview room with a detective and a police officer reporting that he has been hacked.
Dismissed Community Awareness Internet - Social - Facebook 25/03/2020
0097-20 The Firm Gentlemens Club
This advertisement depicts a woman that appears to be naked kneeling and holding a wet sponge above her head. The woman appears to be wet. There is a bright light over her breasts. Text states "Miss Firm Australia".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Sex Industry TV - Out of Home 25/03/2020
0107-20 Naked Tan
This television advertisement depicts a woman in a peach coloured bikini using an ourdoor shower at the beach. Voiceover states "Every 45seconds a woman is having a Naked Tan. Visit Naked Tan website and use code (REF) to receive a 25% discount."
Dismissed Beauty Salon TV - Free to Air 25/03/2020
0116-20 Coles
This YouTube advertisement depicts four plastic minature versions of food products available at Coles. The promotion is titled "Stikeez". Also depicted is a large plastic container to store them in.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Food/Bev Groceries Internet 25/03/2020
0108-20 Telstra
This television advertisement depicts a scene of a family in a taxi in traffic. The conversation indicates they are hoping to make it to the airport in time for their flight. The father is shown to have forgotten to download a tv program for the children and is rushing to do so. The advertisement ends with the family travelling up an escalator as the children watch the program on the phone.
Dismissed Telecommunications TV - Free to Air 25/03/2020
0084-20 Geeks2U Pty Limited
This radio advertisement features a voice over speaking to Eugene from Geeks 2 U.
Dismissed Information Technology Radio 25/03/2020
0109-20 Telstra
This TV On Demand advertisement depicts a scene of a family in a taxi in traffic. The conversation indicates they are hoping to make it to the airport in time for their flight. The father is shown to have forgotten to download a tv program for the children and is rushing to do so. The advertisement ends with the family travelling up an escalator as the children watch the program on the phone.
Dismissed Telecommunications TV - On Demand 25/03/2020
0093-20 Woolworths Group Limited
This advertisement is two small chalkboards that are located in a BWS store in Greensborough, Victoria. One of the chalkboards states ‘Abs are cool and all but … have you tried craft beer?’ The other chalkboard states, according to the complainant (noting that the chalkboard is obscured in the photograph provided with the Complaint), ‘Comfort food? You mean bourbon’.
Dismissed Alcohol Promotional Material 25/03/2020
0110-20 PharmaCare
This television advertisement depicts three children as a voiceover states "fussy eater" (little girl in pink shirt), "super active" (young boy wearing medal and holding soccer ball), "having a growth spurt" (little boy in green shirt). A woman comes is then depicted stating: "When kids need a vitamin boost they'll love, I trust Kids Smart Vita Gummies. Packing with healthy nutrition to help support healthy growth and development, immunity, thinking brains and strong bones. No matter how fussy they are, kids love Kids Smart Vita Gummies."
Dismissed Health Products TV - Free to Air 25/03/2020
0095-20 Woolworths Group Limited
This Facebook advertisement is an approximately six minute long video titled ‘The World’s Biggest Beer Run Episode 5: Italy’. The part of the advertisement subject to the complaint is a scene (at 4:52) that depicts a person seated on a pallet being carried on a forklift which is being operated by another person.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Alcohol Internet - Social - Facebook 25/03/2020
0111-20 Creative Content Australia
This Pay-TV ad depicts a young man in a police interview room with a detective and a police officer reporting that he has been hacked.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Pay 25/03/2020
0096-20 Woolworths Group Limited
This internet advertisement is an approximately six minute long video titled ‘The World’s Biggest Beer Run Episode 5: Italy’. The part of the advertisement subject to the complaint is a scene (at 4:52) that depicts a person seated on a pallet being carried on a forklift which is being operated by another person.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Alcohol Internet 25/03/2020
0112-20 Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features a man stopped at an intersection looking both ways down the road. He sees a mud-covered mountain bike rider emerge from the bush ahead of him. He nods and drives his vehicle along the track.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - On Demand 25/03/2020
0100-20 Sportsbet
This television advertisement features a scene similar to fencing at the Olympics, except the competitors are flicking towels are each other. The competitors are shown to be from China (C.H.Ting) and Australia (V.Rees). The voice over states: JB: Sudden death now in the Towel Flick. JB: Yesssss. The Aussie's got him a beauty. Nick: Look at that wrist action. The bloke's nearly as whipped as Prince Harry. JB: Another make it look easy moment, from Sportsbet.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/03/2020
0113-20 Nissan Motor Co. (Australia) Pty Ltd
This Youtube advertisement features a man stopped at an intersection looking both ways down the road. He sees a mud-covered mountain bike rider emerge from the bush ahead of him. He nods and drives his vehicle along the track.
Dismissed Vehicle Internet - Social - Other 25/03/2020
0103-20 Koala Sleep
This television advertisement depicts a man in a green shirt with question-marks on it sleeping in a bed. A toothbrush is shown on his nightstand. Halfway through the advertisement the camera zooms our to show the whole bed, and a woman and another man are shown kissing. The voiceover states “Say g’day to Koala, Australia’s highest rated mattress brand. It’s got zero-disturbance technology which means you can get a perfect night’s sleep without getting disturbed by your partner, no matter what they get up to, even if they are an absolute cheating pile of trash.
Dismissed House Goods Services TV - Free to Air 25/03/2020
March 2020
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0076-20 ContextLogic
This internet advertisement is four images. Image 1 is a person wearing a penis mask. Image 2 is a women in blue clothing laying on her stomach. Image 3 is a portable bottle used for urination. Image 4 is a woman in a rose sheer bodysuit.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Retail Internet 11/03/2020
0087-20 Darra Tyres
This internet advertisement depicts a woman in black lingerie posed between two tyres, with her hands on one and her feet on the other. Text states "Our performance RUBBERS *Carriage not included". The impression of the advertisement is that the woman is the body of a motorbike.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Automotive Internet 11/03/2020
0077-20 Wicked Campers
This transport advertisement features the phrase "A blow job is a great last minute gift" and and image of Krusty the Clown (a character from The Simpsons) using a "crack pipe". SA registration S568BUP.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Vehicle Transport 11/03/2020
0074-20 Victiorian Opera
This poster advertisement is promoting a performance of Richard Strauss' Salome and features a painting of a woman holding a mans severed head.
Dismissed Entertainment Poster 11/03/2020
0081-20 Brisbane City Council
The 15 second Youtube advertisement features a man riding a bike along a bridge as part of the Brisbetter campaign.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Community Awareness Internet - Social - Other 11/03/2020
0082-20 Lust Liquor
This Facebook advertisement features an image of a alcohol bottle being held against a backdrop of a wave. Text states "Available in Perth soon".
Dismissed Alcohol Internet - Social - Facebook 11/03/2020
0091-20 Honey Birdette
This TV OOH image features a series of images of naked couples embracing, with coloured filters, played in quick succession, followed by text describing the #fluid campaign.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Lingerie TV - Out of Home 11/03/2020

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