Highlights
Board back in action for 2012 12.01.12
The Ad Standards Board has started the year with a revised Code of Ethics and reconfirmation of a previous determination.
Read >Final decisions of 2011 22.12.11
The Board has made its final decisions for 2011, staying tough on ads that breach Codes. A link also to the 10 most complained about ads for the year gone. Happy holidays everyone!
Read >Most complained about ads of 2011 14.12.11
Discrimination and vilification were the issues raised by the community as concerns in the most complained about advertisement of 2011.
Read >Board views uphold Australian community standards 21.11.11
Ad Standards Board determinations in recent cases have taken a decidedly Australian view on issues.
Read >Board takes a close look at objectification 04.11.11
In recent determinations, the Ad Standards Board has looked closely at issues surrounding objectification, language, discrimination and health messages.
Read >Reviews and memories 10.10.11
While the Bureau keeps an eye on Government reviews, Board members past and present gathered to celebrate the contribution of former and retiring members - see the pictures in the latest AdStandards News.
Read >First decisions of new Board 29.09.11
Newly appointed Board members have attended their first meeting, making determinations against cyber bullying, slapping and high-speed car manoeuvres, but accept teen language.
Read >New look Board appointed 26.09.11
The first official meeting of the new Advertising Standards Board was held in mid September, with nine new members. The 20 member Board represents a broad range of community values, ages, skills, geographic and demographic groups, reflecting Australia's diversity.
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