INSANE: Ad standards - The Real Truth

These are Australia’s most complained-about adverts in 2025

Zombies and nose-picking kids were among the images that led to almost 5,000 complaints

The Independent UK · Dec 11, 2025

South Australian bus ads misled public by claiming gas is ‘clean and green’, regulator finds

Ads to be removed from Adelaide Metro buses after advertising regulator rules they breach its environmental claims code

The Guardian - AU · Dec 5, 2025

Sinking feeling as Adelaide Advertiser chooses wrong week to run Aukus submarines sponsored series

Pentagon announces review of the Aukus defence pact, torpedoing best laid plans of News Corp editors. Plus: ‘green’ gas claims blasted

The Guardian - AU · Jun 13, 2025

Mining rehabilitation advertisement found to be misleading

Responsible mining advertisement in breached industry code.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 26, 2024

Lingerie store under fire for 'porn-themed' windows

Honey Birdette has stores in Charlestown and Kotara.

Newcastle Herald · Mar 14, 2024

Gas lobby ad found misleading for 'cleaner' claims

Australia's peak oil and gas lobby has modified its latest ad campaign after its claim gas was "cleaner" breached industry standards.

AAP · Jul 21, 2023

Consumer watchdog urged to investigate ‘misleading’ Australian oil and gas industry PR campaign

Climate campaigners complain to ACCC over Appea ad that claimed gas was ‘50% cleaner’ than coal

The Guardian - AU · Jul 20, 2023

Sportsbet ad implying gambling would lead to sexual success found in breach of industry standards

One complaint took issue with the ‘false and dangerous narrative that you’re just ‘one bet away’ from ‘winning big’

The Guardian - AU · May 9, 2023

'No birds' car rental branding under fire over 'sexist stereotyping' of women

A Perth and Sydney car hire company's slogan dating back to the 1960s referring to women as "birds" is being criticised as a "sexist slur" and no longer appropriate.

ABC News · Apr 25, 2023

Consumer watchdog calls on public to report social media influencers failing to disclose posts as ads

Influencers who are in breach of the Australian Consumer Law can face penalties of up to $2.5m

The Guardian - AU · Jan 20, 2023