ASB rules against Subaru Outback ad for misuse of word ‘corroboree’

A TV ad for the Subaru Outback has fallen foul of the ad watchdog for the misuse of the word ‘corroboree’, arguing it was offensive and demeaning to Aboriginal people.

A complaint against the ad argued it was offensive and “defames” Aboriginal people and culture.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=eAgyKeG0YXU&t=17

The above ad is from the same campaign, however does not include the line “at this price it’s highway Corroborree”.

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