Fishing and hunting store censured by ad watchdog for inciting ‘hatred’ towards Greens

Victorian hunting and fishing store, Trelly’s Tackle World, has had a television ad banned by the industry watchdog for inciting “hatred” towards the Greens party members and insinuating they are a target for hunters.

The ad, which aired on free to air television, features a voice over stating “it’s open season” as a series of photos appear showing a man with his underwear showing, a group of ISIS fighters and the Greens logo.

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