Area 7 – Nobody Likes a Bogan (2002)

They are everywhere… in every county, state and suburb… they are the hidden menance that lurkes in the backwaters of nations…. Bogans…

They are also known as * Chav (England) * Dres (Poland) * Ned (Scotland) * Scanger (Ireland) * White Trash (United States and Canada) * Skid (United States and Canada) * Bogan (Australia and NZ) * Redneck * westie (Australia & NZ) * gogan (goth/bogan combination) * wigger * Trailer Park Boys (Canada) * yobbo – hehe Yobbo (also Australian) * Gronk

Australia’s ‘plain packaging’ for cigarettes

China, the country with the most smokers in the world, has banned people from lighting up in indoor public spaces. Officials have not said what penalties there will be, raising questions about its enforcement.
The Australian government is also increasing the pressure on smokers, with new controls that are proving controversial.

MEGAPOST: PSAs Against Child Sex Tourism

Child Sex Tourism In Flight Video

Air France currently shows this video on their flights. About 2 million children worldwide are under 18 and enslaved in the sex trade. Child prostitution is a crime. Support businesses fighting child sex tourism. Visit http://www.thecode.org to learn more. Hotel chains like Carlson (owner of Radisson) and Accor (owner of Sofitel, Novitel, Motel 6 etc), European airlines like Air France, and travel agencies all over the world have signed on to a 6 point plan to fight child prostitution. There are many myths: that sex tourists are helping the children earn money, that it is legal and acceptable in other countries, and that children are less likely to have HIV. ALL are myths. Child prostitution is illegal, prosecutable (and they are prosecuting) no matter where you commit this crime, and it is a physically and mentally torturous life for the child.

AIR FRANCE Child Sex is a Crime and You Will be Arrested PSA (ENGLISH)

Anywhere in the world, you can be arrested for soliciting a minor. It’s not a harmless crime, and the places were you are most likely to find child prostitutes are the places most draconian in laws.

Implying violation for the violators.

Costa Rican Child Sex Tourism PSA

Bollywood Child Sexual Exploitation is Wrong PSA
India.

DELPHINUS and Paulina Gaitán PSA (Spanish with English subtitles)

The tourism industry is a breeding ground for child sexual exploitation, and its up to responsible companies to ensure their facilities and services do not enable child abuse.

Lufthansa ‘Toys’ English

Child Sexual Exploitation in Asia
Targeted to Australians.

Embratur PSA (ENGLISH)

Brazil.

No! To child sex tourism in Morocco

Our mission is to raise local awareness of Children’s rights in Morocco by mobilizing international support and partnering with humanitarian organizations.

AUSTRIAN AIRLINES Child Prostitution is a Crime PSA

Ad for Melbourne’s Brothels

Apparently uploaded by representatives of the brothel itself.

A taste of Melbourne’s Brothels, escort services, and the sexy girls Australia has to offer.

Censorship laws constructing ideal labia

Labiaplasty surgery “clip” (pun intended) graphic, but not overly bloody or, um, internal.

How censorship laws are driving perceptions of normal female genitalia provides an interesting (albeit disturbing) perspective.

The Smith Family 1960s appeals for donations

“Hunger, poverty, and hopelessness.”

“A loaf of bread and a penny to dream on.”

The Smith Family for Humanity. Australian 1962 4min promo by Fontana Films (PN677). Scenes filmed around Rockdale in Sydney.

The Smith children scavenge in a garbage dump.

Australian 1963 5min winter appeal for The Smith Family by Fontana Films (PN771)

Raw Video: Sydney Hosts Gay Mardi Gras Parade

Hundreds of thousands watched Sydney, Australia’s 34th annual Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras Parade. Australia doesn’t recognize gay marriage, but it is considering allowing the local government in the capital to create its own gay marriage law. (March 5, 2011)

MEGAPOST: Socialization PSAs

Children See, Children Do by Child Friendly Australia.

Concerned Children’s Advertisers of Canada

A candid look at the influence adult behaviour has on children. The message is clear: it’s up to all of us to set a good example.

Islamaphobia ‘on the rise’ in Australia

Australia often bills itself as a multicultural country – but the relationship between new and old residents is not always a smooth one.

Al Jazeera’s Andrew Thomas takes a look at how the latest immigration debate is affecting the country’s Muslim community.

Lournay beauty gifts 1961 TV commercial

Markets Paris to Australians.

“The 1961 Christmas collection”. With soaps, talc, beauty and hand lotion. Australian 1961 60sec TV ad by Avondale Studios (PN532) for George Patterson (TSL-71). “Each new pack glittering in gold, and pink and black”.