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E.g., 22/08/2019
E.g., 22/08/2019
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0342-18 Reckitt Benckiser (Aust) Pty Ltd Advertising sexual lubricant.  Toiletries Upheld - Modified or Discontinued 08/08/2018 TV-On demand
0302-18 TWT Property Group I can attach a photo. The full page ad is three quarters full of a partially dressed women - turning to the camera, - looking seductive. She is fully made up and in a ball dress which does not appear to cover her top half Real Estate Upheld - Modified or Discontinued 11/07/2018 Print
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0332-18 Mars Wrigley Confectionery MARS Bar - advert sees a young guy go to an art class. He looks up and the nude model is his mother. Son has to draw his nude mother then she approves of the nude artwork. Food/Bev Groceries Dismissed 08/08/2018 TV-Free to air
0344-18 David Jones Ltd Email advertisement with a photo of two very young girls holding hands. The photo is from behind to show the features of the dresses they are wearing. The dresses have cut outs at the back. Clothing Dismissed 08/08/2018 Email
0356-18 Essential Beauty Franchising Female athlete advertising Essential Beauty hair removal services (waxing, IPL etc) Beauty Salon Dismissed 08/08/2018 TV-Free to air
0360-18 Sexpo Pty Ltd Clearly stating sexpo and images of women in bras, tight fitting clothes, starting the word "horny" in the advertisement Sex Industry Dismissed 08/08/2018 TV-Free to air
0315-18 Moon Active All ads were created in collaboration with Australian YouTube channel superwog1, known for comedic sketches of a sometimes offensive nature.One ad depicted a husband and wife in bed, both played by male actors, fighting over the husband playing a mobile game. The wife is aggressive and asking for a divorce, so the husband swears under his breath and presses a button in the game which makes the wife get electrocuted and disappear into smoke, something the husband is clearly happy about. Entertainment Dismissed 25/07/2018 Internet-Social-Other
0325-18 Best & Less It was a Best & Less advert with women modeling underwear in a bedroom. Clothing Dismissed 25/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0317-18 Menulog Menu log in which several people state what they want for dinner. Food/Bev Venue Dismissed 25/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0323-18 Leisure Pools Radio advertisement promoting backyard swimming pools by 'Leisure Pools'. Includes the line "Go on Dad, do a dive!" Sport and Leisure Dismissed 25/07/2018 Radio
0327-18 Gordon Legal The ad was short. Luke Darcy says "I'll punch you in the face" and then the voice over comes on saying "Gordon Legal". Professional Services Dismissed 25/07/2018 Radio
0319-18 Department of Health There are two TV ads consisting of a montage of people engaging in various activities. The last six seconds of the ads show a person ”Bow Riding” by placing their arm in the water from a moving boat.  Community Awareness Dismissed 25/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0321-18 Realisation Par This is the text advertising the dress:Here’s what we know. Men love sundresses. We also know this point is actually pointless because we women dress for ourselves and ourselves only. But sometimes… just sometimes you need a get-out-of-jail-free card. Maybe you forgot to take the trash out or you scratched your dad's car or maybe you were really late and you forgot do the one thing they asked you to do. Whatever the reason, the Alexandra dress is the solution. This is the dress that makes them forget why they were even mad at you in the first place and the only thing that really matters is: If you’re bad at being good, you better be damn good at getting out of it. Trust us. You’re welcome. Clothing Dismissed 25/07/2018 Internet
0329-18 Chatime The billboard said 'Blow me, I'm a hot-tea' Food/Bev Groceries Dismissed 25/07/2018 Billboard
0331-18 Capilano Honey Ad shows Adult & Child handling bees & honeycomb in the area that the bees have their hives ( boxes ). No protection at all is being worn. Food/Bev Groceries Dismissed 25/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0314-18 Moon Active An advertisement for Coin Master which features Super Wog and depicts  a whiny son in a restaurant kitchen whose phone is taken out of his hand and destroyed by his angry father. Entertainment Dismissed 25/07/2018 Internet-Social-Other
0316-18 Roadshow Films Poster with skull machine guns scythes grim reapers skeletons etc. positioned at eye level outside primary schools.  Entertainment Dismissed 25/07/2018 Outdoor
0324-18 Sexyland An almost naked woman all wet and holding an umbrella (Sexyland ad) Sex Industry Dismissed 25/07/2018 Billboard
0326-18 Reckitt Benckiser (Aust) Pty Ltd The marketing commercial describes a teenagers room and in particular a boy and they are advertising to use their brand to clean the house up. There is a woman standing there with the vanish product and a young teenage boy sitting on the bed. The commercial then shows all the dirty things that the teenage boy would do for example clean messy carpet, dirty shoes, Bad smell. House Goods Services Dismissed 25/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0330-18 Australian Pork The advert shows an old, female person visiting a doctor's surgery with her spouse sitting outside in the waiting room. The woman leaves her doctor's room and tells her spouse what she thinks the doctor has advised her (they need to pork more), but she has misheard, so relates the wrong information. Food/Bev Groceries Dismissed 25/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0318-18 Wrigley Co Pty Ltd The advertisement depicts a teenage couple kissing on a bed. A man calls "Lucy" from outside the room and the girl says "that's my dad". The couple jump off the bed and the girl throws the boys jeans to him. The boy removes chewing gum from the pocket of the jeans and places a piece in his mouth. The door opens to reveal the girls parents. The boy standing in his underwear states "Hi I'm Tom" and the father starts to smile. Food/Bev Groceries Dismissed 25/07/2018 TV-Pay
0328-18 VIMN As we got off the train, a moving billboard featured a segment advertising the MTV show ‘Geordie Shores’. A lady was discussing rumors a girl on the show was pregnant. Eg. “On Geordie Shores, after you have been dating someone a few months, there’s a good chance you are pregnant.’ The boyfriend responded to the rumors. Entertainment Dismissed 25/07/2018 TV-Out of home
0313-18 Moon Active Two “stereotypical Australian” characters playing the app game because their Chinese neighbour is also playing the game and they can attack and destroy him. Entertainment Dismissed 25/07/2018 Internet-Social-Other
0289-18 Ultra Tune Australia Two women sitting in a car that gets trapped at railway crossing. Automotive Dismissed 11/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0300-18 The Penthouse Ad was for a 'gentleman's club' depicting a woman clad in black lace g-string and bra. It consisted of 3 large plasma TVs screens brightly lit with changing images, facing to rear and sides of a moving flatbed truck. Images and text alternated. Sex Industry Dismissed 11/07/2018 Billboard-Mobile
0291-18 Motor Accident Commission SA A very large billboard image, geometric and abstract, strong eye-catching colour with this single communication: "Get your sh-t together." Community Awareness Dismissed 11/07/2018 Billboard
0304-18 Hanes Brands Inc The ad features a young women getting ready to go out at night and messing around with a camera. It's show as though someone else is watching her in the room, she is 'on show' for them. It's sexualised (obviously, that's how products sell) but my point is you can clearly see her whole breast and nipple in the ad. She's wearing a leather jacket but nothing under that. Tights and black stilettos. Clothing Dismissed 11/07/2018 Email
0297-18 Fujitsu General The advertisement features Mark Taylor demonstrating a martial art called "Fujitsu" to a family. House Goods Services Dismissed 11/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0306-18 Volkswagen Group Australia Pty Limited There is a kids costume party, one kid dresses as a transformer car then he uses that car to reverse in between two children and sit next to a little girl.   Vehicle Dismissed 11/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0310-18 Jaguar Land Rover Australia Pty Ltd The ad is a picture of a red landrover driving up stairs in china. Vehicle Dismissed 11/07/2018 Print
0299-18 Bobbi's Pole Studio Bobbie's Pole Studio new development, there is a very sensual woman wearing minimal clothing. I was walking past with my children and had to shield their eyes. Very offensive and inappropriate. this appears to be there new advertising logo. I don't want to see it and especially do not want my kids to be exposed to this. Sport and Leisure Dismissed 11/07/2018 Outdoor
0308-18 National Pharmacies One scene shows a close up of the semi naked rear of a young boy fiddling with his swimming costume and buttocks region, in slow motion. Health Products Dismissed 11/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0312-18 Bobbi's Pole Studio Sandwich board placed on their front yard facing into the street with business title, list of services and photo of woman pole dancing in underwear Sport and Leisure Dismissed 11/07/2018 Outdoor
0301-18 McCain Australia and New Zealand 30 second ad depicting a child finding new ways to shake his fries packet Food/Bev Groceries Dismissed 11/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0290-18 McMillan Law This is an ad for a legal company. It depicted two Policemen entering a house and arresting a male. Escorting the male from the house and a female then hits the police.   Professional Services Dismissed 11/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0292-18 The Hospital Research Foundation The best description is set forth on The Longest Table website:"Spread the word about your forkin’ awesome contribution to saving lives from cancer using #forkcancer! Keep an eye on the hashtag to check out your fellow forkers plans for their Longest Table & get inspired!Have fun & #forkcancer!Give yourself a huge pat on the back – you’re helping to save lives from cancer, and having a forking good time while you’re at it!" Community Awareness Dismissed 11/07/2018 Transport
0303-18 BMW Group Australia Near end of video - new Mini overtaking old Mini in dangerous and I presume illegal manner as I could not see any indication used and it seemed to be on a public road.Film clip - available on Youtube:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6FKNyhwUBY4 Vehicle Dismissed 11/07/2018 Cinema
0305-18 Sportsbet The advertisement features a man attempting to disarm a bomb when a voice over states 'kaboom' and makes him cut the wrong wire. Gambling Dismissed 11/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0307-18 Carnival Australia An ad for a cruise line which uses the phrase 'ship yeah'. Travel Dismissed 11/07/2018 TV-Free to air
0309-18 Caloundra Big Screen Cinemas Print advertisement  featuring the words  "HOLY S-T" - and ticket prices information. Entertainment Dismissed 11/07/2018 Print
0279-18 Sexpo Pty Ltd The advertisement was for "sexpo" and included advertising the presence of adult workers et al Sex Industry Dismissed 20/06/2018 TV-Free to air
0281-18 Jaguar Land Rover Australia Pty Ltd Its is the dragon challenge in which an Asian professional driver showcases the "climbing" capability of a landrover on stairs. There is no possible way that a person who buys the car would ever be allowed to do this. Vehicle Dismissed 20/06/2018 TV-Pay
0283-18 Merivale There are two prominant images used of drinks positioned so as to simulate a woman’s bare buttocks and breasts. Promotion is for 49% off drinks during June. Food/Bev Venue Dismissed 20/06/2018 Internet
0287-18 Innova Derma It is an aid for male masturbation Health Products Dismissed 20/06/2018 Internet
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued
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0346-18 Honey Birdette Image named "Zoe". An image of a woman applying lipstick. She is wearing a black bra that is see-through and her nipples are visible.  Lingerie Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued 08/08/2018 Poster
0348-18 Honey Birdette Black lace bodysuit - "Amber". Approximately 3m tall banners/postersof women's torsos in lingerie. You can clearly see nipples, full bottoms to gusset, and can tell these women are sporting brazillians as the sheer fabric or lack of fabric displays to the crotch. These posters are against the window for all to see who are passing by in the shopping centre. Lingerie Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued 08/08/2018 Poster
0352-18 Wicked Campers Offensive slogan on rear of van with masturbation message - "The difference between an egg and a wank, you can beat an egg." QLD Rego 509 XUM Travel Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued 08/08/2018 Transport
0295-18 Wicked Campers Wicked Campervan registered in South Australia registration S 239 BPH with the slogan on the back: "Girl sits on a judges lap and gets honourable discharge". Travel Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued 11/07/2018 Transport
0296-18 Team Penguin Studio It was a couple of separate clips of young people partying, clearly intoxicated and drinking more alcohol. They all seemed to be in good spirits and enjoying themselves despite one of them almost vomiting.  Entertainment Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued 11/07/2018 Internet-Social-Instagram
0311-18 Honey Birdette A woman in white underwear, full frontal but also with mirror reflection showing buttocks exposed. Lingerie Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued 11/07/2018 Poster

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