Media Releases
Ad Standards reveals the 10 most complained about advertisements in Australia in 2020. Over 3,400 complaints have been lodged with Ad Standards this year, raising community concerns about 369 advertisements which were assessed against one or more issues in the advertising Codes and…
Six new community representatives have been appointed to the Ad Standards Community Panel, Australia’s independent advertising complaints adjudicator. The new members represent a broad range of community values, geographic locations and demographic groups and include a food and nutrition expert, university student, Aboriginal…
A television ad with a sweet story and positive social messaging has been recognised by Ad Standards, Australia’s advertising complaints adjudicator, for creating ‘kinder conditions’ in advertising. The winning TVC ‘mums birthday’ from Cadbury was nominated for promoting social inclusion and “actions that…
The ten most complained about advertisements this decade covers an eclectic mix of ads across the wide range of social issues covered by the advertising Codes administered by Ad Standards. The number of complaints has progressively increased over the decade reflecting increasing community…
The Chair of Ad Standards, Mr David Scribner, today announced the appointment of two new non-executive directors to the Board of Ad Standards, effective immediately. Welcoming Ms Kirsty Muddle and Ms Jenni Dill, Mr Scribner noted the high-level expertise each will contribute to…
The top 10 most complained about advertisements in 2019 revealed today by the advertising complaints adjudicator, Ad Standards, reflects community concerns across a broad range of social issues covered by the advertising codes in Australia. Top of the list are concerns about sexualised…
Four new appointments to the Ad Standards Community Panel will further strengthen the ability of Australia’s independent system of advertising complaints adjudication to reflect community standards. The university student, police officer, doctor, and anti-discrimination lawyer and former journalist bring a range of life…
A fun-filled television commercial for wheelchair accessible holiday accommodation has been announced by Ad Standards, Australia’s independent advertising complaints adjudicator, as the first winner of the ‘kinder conditions’ award. Selected by the Ad Standards Community Panel for promoting social inclusion and diversity, the…
Today saw the launch of a provocative campaign which highlights a number of social issues which can cause concern in advertising campaigns including sexism, racism, misguided claims and advertising to children. The *kinder conditions campaign, by Ad Standards, Australia’s independent advertising complaints adjudicator,…
Australia’s independent advertising complaints adjudicator, Ad Standards, has launched its *kinder conditions education campaign. The provocative ads aim to raise the public’s awareness of the wide range of social issues the existing advertising Codes cover. The campaign also encourages the advertising industry to…