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Scoop
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
ASA 2024 Annual Report: Strengthening Consumer Protections With Effective Ad Self-Regulation
Press Release – Advertising Standards Authority Industry have risen to the challenge with the adoption of two new Codes in 2024, working with us as we rolled out new ad protections for children, and for all New Zealanders under the Food and Beverage Code, ASA Chief Executive Hilary Souter said. The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing the extensive work undertaken to strengthen consumer protections and support industry awareness and compliance with the Advertising Codes. Highlights from our report include: We received 1628 complaints. Following triage, we considered 1312 formal complaints about 206 ads 100 ads were accepted for review by the Complaints Board, of these 62% were requested to be removed or amended The industry compliance rate with decisions was 99% Enhanced protection for children and vulnerable audiences with the launch of the new Children's Advertising Code, and Food and Beverage Advertising Code Investment in industry education and training, with 20+ education and compliance resources published, and a suite of free webinars to support industry adoption of the new Codes The five most complained about ads from 2024 ASA Chief Executive Hilary Souter said, 'Industry support is the foundation of the ASA self-regulatory process, with a collective purpose to uphold high standards of responsible advertising in New Zealand. Industry have risen to the challenge with the adoption of two new Codes in 2024, working with us as we rolled out new ad protections for children, and for all New Zealanders under the Food and Beverage Code. We thank the industry for their continued support of our process, as we work together on making every ad a responsible ad. We are also grateful to the consumers and wider community who engage with our work – whether it be through our complaints process or our public consultations, consumer input is crucial to the effective operation of the ASA. We look forward to continuing our work together in 2025.'
Scoop
23-05-2025
- Business
- Scoop
ASA 2024 Annual Report: Strengthening Consumer Protections With Effective Ad Self-Regulation
The Advertising Standards Authority (ASA) today released its 2024 Annual Report, detailing the extensive work undertaken to strengthen consumer protections and support industry awareness and compliance with the Advertising Codes. Highlights from our report include: We received 1628 complaints. Following triage, we considered 1312 formal complaints about 206 ads 100 ads were accepted for review by the Complaints Board, of these 62% were requested to be removed or amended The industry compliance rate with decisions was 99% Enhanced protection for children and vulnerable audiences with the launch of the new Children's Advertising Code, and Food and Beverage Advertising Code Investment in industry education and training, with 20+ education and compliance resources published, and a suite of free webinars to support industry adoption of the new Codes The five most complained about ads from 2024 ASA Chief Executive Hilary Souter said, 'Industry support is the foundation of the ASA self-regulatory process, with a collective purpose to uphold high standards of responsible advertising in New Zealand. Industry have risen to the challenge with the adoption of two new Codes in 2024, working with us as we rolled out new ad protections for children, and for all New Zealanders under the Food and Beverage Code. We thank the industry for their continued support of our process, as we work together on making every ad a responsible ad. We are also grateful to the consumers and wider community who engage with our work – whether it be through our complaints process or our public consultations, consumer input is crucial to the effective operation of the ASA. We look forward to continuing our work together in 2025.'
The Hindu
09-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
CPI(M) urges Centre to withdraw new Labour Codes
CPI(M) State Secretary P. Shanmugam on Friday urged the Central government to withdraw the four new Labour Codes. He said that these Codes were against the rights and welfare of the workers. Addressing mediapersons before a party meeting in Dindigul district, he said that the new Labour Codes: the Code on Wages, the Industrial Relations Code, the Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working conditions and the Code on Social Security should be immediately withdrawn He requested Chief Minister M. K. Stalin to take the steps to pass a resolution urging the Centre to withdraw the Labour Codes. Trade unions have already expressed their strong opposition to the Labour Codes, he said, adding that the party backed the decision of the trade union to stage a protest against the Labour Codes. He said that CPI(M) has extended its support for 'Operation Sindoor' by Indian Armed Forces launched in response to the Pahalgam terror attack. The killing of innocent civilians cannot be tolerated. Necessary action should be taken, he said. However, he criticised Prime Minister Narendra Modi for being absent at the all party meeting that was held after the terror attack. He urged the Prime Minister to convene a Special Parliament Session to discuss the issue. He said that the party has decided to conduct a 10-day march in Tamil Nadu in June against hate and communal politics practised by BJP-led Central government Mr. Shanmugam urged the State government to recruit people to various posts on a permanent basis and not through contract or outsourcing methods. Steps were being taken to fill these posts on contract basis or through outsourcing. This approach towards recruitment should change, he said. He also urged the State government to recover the panchami lands from encroachers and ensure that it was provided to the real beneficiaries.
The Hindu
02-05-2025
- Politics
- The Hindu
Tamil Nadu should have its own labour laws: LPF
M. Shanmugam, General Secretary of the Labour Progressive Federation (LPF), a workers' union affiliated to the DMK, has written to Chief Minister M.K. Stalin urging him to enact the State's own labour laws. In his letter, Mr. Shanmugam said the scope of the recently constituted High Level Committee on State Autonomy on Centre - State relations could be expanded to include the ongoing labour issues. The National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government has passed four labour codes — Code on Wages, Code on Occupational Safety, Health and Working Code on Social Security, and Code on Industrial relations. These codes have subsumed 29 labour laws including the Industrial Disputes Act, and Factories Act, among others, he pointed out in his letter dated April 30. Though the Union government has framed the Central rules for these codes, since 'labour' was a concurrent subject, the States also have to frame and notify the rules. Only then, these Codes could be implemented. Non-BJP ruled States have decided not to notify the rules, since the trade unions have opposed the Codes, as they were against the interests of the working class, Mr. Shanmugam added. To provide support to the workers and to fill the vacuum created due to the impasse of these Codes, Tamil Nadu should enact its own labour welfare laws, he demanded. It can enact separate labour welfare laws with respect to wages, industrial relations, occupational safety etc., Mr. Shanmugam said.
Yahoo
28-04-2025
- General
- Yahoo
All Harmony Tower residents have hot water for first time in months
(WHTM) – All of the residents at Harmony Towers in Harrisburg have hot water, the first time all residents have had hot water since before Thanksgiving. Harrisburg City Director of Codes Anne Montgomery on Monday said all units had hot water, though a contractor is still in the process of replacing valves. Close Thanks for signing up! Watch for us in your inbox. Subscribe Now Each unit has three valves between the kitchen, bathroom, and washing machine. The company started with the 10 apartments that didn't have any hot water and is now going floor by floor, replacing the rest in the 167-apartment building. There have been 174 citations issued to the building's owner, and a receiver was appointed earlier this year to help deal with the issue. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
