Issue One. September 2009.
Devilish cocaine not a seller
A billboard image of a she-devil atop a can of a drink named after an illegal substance has been found unacceptable by the Advertising Standards Board. In a recent determination the Board considered that any implication that use of an illicit substance is acceptable (even sexy and cool) is contrary to the community's standards on health and safety.
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Bare bottoms need covering
Advertisements recently considered by the Advertising Standards Board have been found to breach the AANA Code of Ethics. The Board has upheld complaints against an advertisement which featured a man's uncovered bottom.
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Violence in ads can go too far
Two research reports are available from the the ASB. One contrasts the legal and socio-ethical definitions of discrimination and vilification in relation to 20 advertisements previously considered by the Advertising Standards Board. The other looks at community perceptions of violence in advertising. Contact the ASB to purchase a copy of either report.
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10 years of operation
In a celebration of 10 years of operation, the ASB has released its 2008 Review of Operations. The review takes a look at the decade's highlights and challenges.
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