AANA Code of Ethics is FINALLY open for public review!

"Australian Association of National Advertisers (AANA) has launched a public review of its Code of Ethics." (AdNews, 2025)

The process of public reviewing is conducted every 5 years, so let us all take up the chance together to have our say!

For more info, https://aana.com.au/aussies-say-meh-to-swearing-but-racy-ads-raise-eyebrows-nows-your-chance-to-have-a-say/#:~:text=Monday%2013%20October%202025&text=In%20response%20to%20evolving%20community,years%20to%20reflect%20public%20sentiment 

Now, what does this mean for us?

1- Visit the link below to read PAGE 2&3

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2- Scroll down to PAGE 15 to answer the posed questions regarding section 2.4 of the Codes of Ethics, which concerns us.

Link:

https://info.aana.com.au/hubfs/Self-Regulation/20251007%20Code%20of%20Ethics%20Review%20-%20Discussion%20Paper/AANA%20Code%20of%20Ethics%20Review%202025%20Discussion%20Paper.pdf?utm_campaign=Self-Regulation&utm_source=website&utm_content=code-of-ethics-review-2025 

3- Submit your say!

Via e-mail to: aanasubmissions@aana.com.au

 "AANA requests that all submitters clearly identify:
• the name of the party making the submission; or
• the organisation or interest group represented by the submission; and
• contact details – including telephone number and email address (if available)." (AANA, 2025)

- Submissions are open until 5pm Friday 16 January 2026 and can be sent via email to aanasubmissions@aana.com.au. (AANA, 2025)