WOMEN’S REFUGE. APPEAL 2003. EGGS

Year: 2003
Reference: C24833
Media type: Moving image

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Year: 2003
Reference: C24833
Media type: Moving image

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A woman’s face is superimposed on to an egg shell, she narrates her story of domestic violence against her, the egg shell is shattered. "This happened when Rebecca was seven months pregnant. Call 0900 REFUGE to donate $20.00

The TVC was later the subject of a complaint to the BSA. The complainant said it had been inappropriately shown at 3.40pm on a Saturday afternoon during "Stars in Their Eyes", which they had been watching with their grandchildren.

Code of Ethics, Basic Principle 4 and Rules 5 and 11.

The Complaints Board noted the advertisement was being run for a week's duration to seek donations and said that the image was justified by the message.

Decision: Complaint Not Upheld