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Who is Robbo? Ad Standards says Mazda's ute driver was not safe to be around on-site
The Ad Standards community panel resolved a complaint regarding the Mazda BT-50 ute, following accusations it promoted reckless driving.
by Dan Barrett – Aug 11, 2025
Greg Wallace appointed executive director of Ad Standards
Greg Wallace will step into the role of executive director at Ad Standards from August, bringing over 30 years of leadership experience across marketing, government, and not-for-profits.
by Tom Gosby – Jul 24, 2025
When does an ad go too far? Navigating the line in Australian advertising
Gillian Franklin: 'What people do or say in their actual life isn't always what they want to see reflected back at them.'
by Frances Sheen – May 2, 2025
Gina Rinehart's company misled consumers with 'clean gas' claim
'The Ad Standards Panel found the advertisement was misleading or deceptive or likely to mislead or deceive.'
by Natasha Lee – Feb 21, 2025
BMW’s thrill-seeking ad hits a roadblock over safety breaches
Ad Standards found the ad promoted unsafe driving, breaching the FCAI Code.
by Emma Shepherd – Dec 18, 2024
Gambling, fertility shaming and graphic violence: Ad Standards’ latest rulings
Sportsbet, Gyna Fertility, and ThePhoenix.cau all faced the gavel.
by Amy Shapiro – Jul 4, 2024
Racing Toyotas, sexual sauce ads, and child safety concerns: Ad Standards' latest rulings
Coburg Toyota, Match Masters, and Pickle My Chili all faced the gavel.
by Amy Shapiro – Jun 12, 2024
Ad Standards reports 45% surge in complaints, received 'nearly 300' in December
"The top five most complained-about ads in 2023 drew over 800 complaints collectively."
by Amy Shapiro – May 27, 2024
Pregnancy, cockatoo gun violence, more girl maths: Ad Standards May rulings
ME Bank’s girl maths ad, City Fertility Centre's radio ad, and Metroll Darwin all faced the gavel.
by Amy Shapiro – May 17, 2024
Buttholes, nangs, and 'girl math': Ad Standards' latest rulings
SCA's Jimmy and Nath Born Funny, Chatime's 'girl maths' ad, and Cream Shop's nang ad all faced the gavel.
by Amy Shapiro – Apr 15, 2024
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