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Advertising regulator examining climate claims by MasterChef sponsor
A radio ad for the ‘Renewable Gas’ sponsorship of MasterChef is being scrutinised by Ad Standards for alleged greenwashing. Climate communications group, Comms Declare and the Environmental...
Call on Australia to follow UN plea and stop fossil fuel advertising
Climate communications group, Comms Declare has called on governments and media to follow the pleas from the UN and stop fossil fuel advertising. In a major speech in New York, UN Secretary-General...
MasterChef ‘renewable gas’ referred to ACCC
Claims that ‘renewable gas’ is making MasterChef ‘greener’ are under scrutiny following a complaint to the ACCC. Climate communications group, Comms Declare, has asked the Australian Competition and...
The Walkleys drop Ampol sponsorship
Comms Declare has responded to the news that the Walkley Awards will not be renewing its sponsorship deal with petroleum company, Ampol. Australia’s premier journalism awards were boycotted by top...
SUV ads undermine climate goals
Motorists deserve fuel efficiency data on car advertisements to save money and reduce pollution. The advertising of gas-guzzling SUVs jumped 29% from 2022 to 2023, while the federal government...
Tasmanian gas retailer pulls ‘clean’ and ‘safe’ claims
TasGas has removed claims about gas being ‘clean’ and ‘safe’ from its website, following a complaint by Comms Declare. Comms Declare complained to Ad Standards about the content on the TasGas...
Santos accused of misleading advertising
Complaint made to ACCC and Ad Standards over domestic gas use claims. Climate communications group Comms Declare and grassroots campaigners Lock the Gate Alliance have complained to the corporate...
Fossils behind the National Press Club
The National Press Club (NPC) says its role is defending press freedom but is that mission at odds with its corporate sponsors? This April, the outgoing head of the Net Zero Economy Agency, Greg...
Media Statement: Shell Creative Account Pitch
Comms Declare has cautioned any agencies considering pitching for Shell. As revealed in Ad News Shell Energy Australia is looking for a creative agency. Comms Declare Founder, Belinda...
Letter to CVA regarding Chevron Sponsorship
Dear Conservation Volunteers Australia, I am writing to express my concern regarding the renewed partnership between Conservation Volunteers Australia and Chevron. While I greatly admire the work...
Santos influence in Narrabri
Internal emails obtained by Comms Declare indicate how Santos is wielding influence in Narrabri as it pursues its gas project and the flood-ridden council largely ignores climate change. FESTIVAL OF...
Response to new Draft Environmental Claims Code
Comms Declare has responded to the Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) draft Environmental Claims Code, which is designed to stamp out greenwashing amid growing consumer...
Al Jazeera: Australia is preparing to burn – more fossil fuels
Australia’s government struggles with climate contradictions as it commits to damaging fossil fuel projects. Australians are used to seeing messages with advice on preparing for bushfires and other...
Big Fossils at COP28
The 28th UN climate conference, or COP, is the biggest ever. Hosted by the United Arab Emirates (UAE) it will only be a success if it restricts fossil fuels. So, the Exxon CEO and a record 2,456...
Walkley winners: end fossil fuel sponsorship
43 Walkley luminaries sign open letter, following protests over Walkley’s Ampol sponsorship deal Some of Australia’s top journalists are calling on the Walkley Foundation to protect the...