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E.g., 27/02/2021
October 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0335-19 Roadshow Films
This YouTube advertisement is for the film IT 2.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet - Social - Other 23/10/2019
0349-19 Whytes Chartered Accountants
This print advertisement feature an image of an Asian woman in a business suit and the words 'She won't call you Mate, buy you lunch or talk about the Eagles. But she will save your business 33-50% a year on accounting fees'.
Dismissed Professional Service Print 23/10/2019
October 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0324-19 eBay Australia & New Zealand
This cinema advertisement depicts a delivery man in a lift with other women.
Dismissed Other Cinema 09/10/2019
0325-19 Seafolly
This television advertisement depicts various women in swimwear, mowing the lawn, walking dogs, playing in the pool.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0326-19 NEDS
This television advertisement depicts a jockey on horseback, five greyhounds and a V8 Supercar racing each other on an urban street.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0327-19 Road Safety Advisory Council
This advertisement depicts various men telling a story. The advertisement ends with various men talking to a person in the car who wants to drive home. The final text on screen states "Real mates don't let mates drink drive".
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0328-19 Pretty Little Thing
This television advertisement is for a clothing company and depicts "Saweetie".
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0329-19 SA Health
This television advertisement depicts a man standing shirtless. It appears that hands are touching him from the inside. The advertisement promotes quitting smoking.
Dismissed Community Awareness TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0330-19 Sydney Water
This advertisement shows a man training in the gym and bragging to his trainer that he’s saving water by not doing his washing and that we are in drought and we all have to do our bit.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0316-19 Roadshow Films
This billboard advertisement is for the film "Joker" and features the main character.
Dismissed Entertainment Billboard 09/10/2019
0318-19 Supercheap Auto
This television advertisement depicts three cars and a boat driving at speed to deliver a package.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0331-19 Lack of Color
This internet advertisement is a product listing for a hat and depicts a woman next to a pool with a cigarette in her mouth.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Clothing Internet 09/10/2019
0320-19 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
This advertisement is a campaign to raise money for prostate cancer. It features Shane Crawford and Anthony Minichiello in a studio describing the campaign and asking for players and fans to embrace the initiative. During the advertisement several scenes depict the men tapping each other on the bottom.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
0323-19 eBay Australia & New Zealand
This television advertisement depicts a delivery man in a lift with other women.
Dismissed Other TV - Free to Air 09/10/2019
September 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0297-19 IAG Insurance
This television advertisement depicts a boy riding his bike. He discovers a displaced koala stranded at the top of a telegraph pole. The boy is shown cycling home to gather a basket in a small wagon. When the boy returns to the telegraph pole, the koala appears to have left. Thinking he’s missed his opportunity to assist, the boy is about to give up when he turns around to see that the koala has made its way down on its own, and into the basket in the boy’s wagon. The boy pedals off. He arrives at a patch of bushland, which appears to have been recently cleared.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0299-19 Aussie Home Loans
This advertisment is set in a suburban salon. A conversation is depicted between a customer and a hairdresser mid-sentence where the hairdresser character asks about her client’s refinancing plans. The hairdresser gives bad advice. As the hairdresser gives the hair a spray to finish styling her customer’s hair, the advertisement transitions to an Aussie broker. The Aussie broker nods empathetically and gives a reassuring smile.
Dismissed Finance/Investment Internet - Social - Facebook 25/09/2019
0301-19 Roadshow Films
This advertisement has two versions. One features a white face with red lines running down over the eyes and covering the mouth. The other features only the eyes.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Billboard 25/09/2019
0300-19 Amaysim
The advertisement features a tiled background of eggplant emoji's. Text states "30GB of Tinder for $30. that's 375,000 right swipes (go get 'em tiger)".
Dismissed Mobile Phone or SMS Billboard - Digital 25/09/2019
0302-19 Roadshow Films
This advertisement has two versions. One features a white face with red lines running down over the eyes and covering the mouth. The other features only the eyes.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Outdoor 25/09/2019
0304-19 Asahi Premium Beverages
This advertisement is an outdoor sign attached to the Royal George Hotel in the town of Nambour, QLD. It is a landscape sign with a black background featuring a can of Woodstock Bourbon and Cola with the tagline “Crack a big Woody”.
Dismissed Alcohol Outdoor 25/09/2019
0303-19 Radio Metro 105.7
This Facebook advertisement features the trailer for the film "Good Boys".
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Media Internet - Social - Facebook 25/09/2019
0305-19 Foxtel
This Facebook advertisement for the Rugby World Cup is a cartoon style and depicts representations of various countries.
Dismissed Entertainment Internet - Social - Facebook 25/09/2019
0313-19 ContextLogic
This advertisement which appeared on an app featured an image of two different products available to buy, socks and a masturbation tool.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Other App 25/09/2019
0306-19 Honey Birdette
Large poster beside the entrance depicting woman in white lingerie. Style name is Amelie.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 25/09/2019
0315-19 Roadshow Films
This advertisement has two versions. One features a white face with red lines running down over the eyes and covering the mouth. The other features only the eyes.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Entertainment Transport 25/09/2019
0307-19 Honey Birdette
Large poster beside the entrance depicting woman in red lingerie. Style name is Gabrielle.
Dismissed Lingerie Poster 25/09/2019
0291-19 Volvo Car Australia
In the opening scenes of the advertisement, a woman is depicted leaving her home and saying goodbye to her partner as she prepares to set off into the stress of a working day. Separately, a young girl is shown leaving her family home in the morning to go to school. The advertisement follows these two people until their paths cross when the girl steps onto a crossing and the woman's vehicle uses its technology to avoid a collision with the girl.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0308-19 South Australian Tourism Commission
This television advertisement depicts an elderly man visiting tourist sites in South Australia.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Travel TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0309-19 QLV
This radio advertisement features a reference to neighbours eating haggis.
Dismissed Health Products Radio 25/09/2019
0294-19 Vodafone Hutchison Australia
This television advertisement depicts a woman wearing a helmet as she rides a longboard down a hill.
Dismissed Telecommunications TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0310-19 Westpac Group
This television advertisement features the St George dragon encouraging a man not to climb out a bathroom window to avoid paying for an expensive date.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0295-19 Tabcorp Holdings Limited
There are two versions of this television advertisement. The first features a woman's shoe heel sinking into the grass and the second features someone mowing a race track. Both end with the words "long may we play".
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0311-19 SOJO Pty Ltd
This television advertisement features Nick Cummins talking about Tradies underwear.
Dismissed Clothing TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0296-19 General Motors Holden Australia NSC Ltd
This television advertisement features two storylines concurrently. One focussing on a vehicle travelling through the snow, and one focussing on a handbag snatcher.
Dismissed Automotive TV - Free to Air 25/09/2019
0312-19 LifeStyles Healthcare
Skyn Lubricant - This TV on demand advertisement depicts various individuals’ hands caressing flowers, while the voice overs describe what they are looking for from their partners regarding their intimacy.
Dismissed Health Products TV - On Demand 25/09/2019
September 2019
Case number Ad Standards description Determination Category Media Determination datesort ascending
0289-19 Roadshow Films
This television advertisement is promoting the upcoming movie IT Chapter Two.
Dismissed Entertainment TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0273-19 Sportsbet
The advertisement shows a woman, who has won a pageant (or similar) competition, holding the new SportsBet iPhone app. The women introduces the app and explains why she likes the app, and appears to not know much about the technology. The man acting as the judge or presenter raises his eyebrows as if to suggest the woman isn't intelligent. The voiceover comments that the app is so easy to use even this woman can use it.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - On Demand 11/09/2019
0260-19 Ultra Tune Australia
This YouTube advertisement features four women in a pink convertible driving off a pier and being rescued by Charlie Sheen.
Upheld - Not Modified or Discontinued Automotive Internet - Social - Other 11/09/2019
0264-19 Downtown Brooklyn
This Facebook advertisement features an image of a Reece's Bowl (a dessert) and the text "REECE'S WHATTT? Get those Epipen's ready, because this is going to be worth it! Churro Bowls are out and Reece's Bowls are in! This giant Reece's Piece is sure to get the heart racing! Loaded with ice Cream and drizzled in Peanut Butter and Chocolate, it sure screams, get me to the hospital ASAP! Available for a limited time only!"
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue Internet - Social - Facebook 11/09/2019
0274-19 Sportsbet
The advertisement shows a woman, who has won a pageant (or similar) competition, holding the new SportsBet iPhone app. The women introduces the app and explains why she likes the app, and appears to not know much about the technology. The man acting as the judge or presenter raises his eyebrows as if to suggest the woman isn't intelligent. The voiceover comments that the app is so easy to use even this woman can use it.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling Internet - Social - Twitter 11/09/2019
0278-19 Kellogg (Aust) Pty Ltd
The advertisement is a Kellogg’s website called ‘Colour & Win’ and located at www.kelloggs.com.au/crayola.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries Internet 11/09/2019
0275-19 Toyota Motor Corporation Australia Limited
This television advertisement features a woman swimming laps at a pool. The woman dives into the pool and is then seen swimming across the lane rope into the next lane. The same woman then appears in a Toyota dealership to buy a car as she has trouble staying in her own lane.
Dismissed Vehicle TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0283-19 Screenwise
This advertisement is for an acting school and features various scenes including one woman chasing another, then tackling her and putting her hands around her throat; a man sitting against a wall looking sad; a couple laughing together; a kiss scene; two men sitting on the ground in a dark room.
Dismissed Education Cinema 11/09/2019
0276-19 Greenstone Financial Services
This television advertisement for Real Insurance features two men discussing life insurance.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0284-19 Sportsbet
This television advertisement features a man in swimwear standing on a rock next to a sign saying 'Danger Crocodiles' to promote Sportsbet's new 'foolproof' iPhone app.
Dismissed Gambling TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0263-19 Sportsbet
The advertisement shows a woman, who is in a pageant, holding the new SportsBet iPhone app.
Upheld - Modified or Discontinued Gambling TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0279-19 Greenstone Financial Services
This television advertisement was an informercial-styled segment on the Morning Show promoting Seniors Insurance.
Dismissed Insurance TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0286-19 People's Choice Credit Union
This television advertisement features a couple sitting on a couch. A voice over describes all the things they could do with a personal loan, including renovating their home, or get a new caravan or take off to the Bahamas.
Dismissed Finance/Investment TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0265-19 Domino's Pizza Enterprises Ltd
Television advertisement promoting the Domino's $5 range.
Dismissed Food/Bev Venue TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019
0280-19 Youfoodz
This television advertisement features a woman in her kitchen, talking about her previously unhealthy lunch habits.
Dismissed Food/Bev Groceries TV - Free to Air 11/09/2019

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