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No, the UN hasn't said meat intake should only be a mouthful a day

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts claimed the red meat target was among the UN's 'political goals'.

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Senator blowing hot air with climate science denial

Malcolm Roberts claims there is no "scientific justification" for government policy that reduces carbon dioxide output.

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Senator's post on 'undisclosed' vaccine ingredients an ill-conceived formula

In a tweet, Malcolm Roberts compared the product information available for potato chips to that provided for COVID-19 vaccines.

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Coal-fired power stations meme fuels a stack of misinformation

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts has shared misleading information that dates back to at least 2015.

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Does 'nature alone' control global carbon dioxide levels?

One Nation senator Malcolm Roberts claims "empirical scientific data" proves humans aren't responsible for CO2 increases.

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Does New Zealand have 60 million sheep, each producing 30 litres of methane daily?

“New Zealand has over 60 million sheep. Sheep produce about 30 litres of methane a day. If (New Zealand Prime Minister Jacinda) Ardern was serious about addressing "climate change" shouldn't she start by culling the entire sheep population of NZ?” One Nation Senator Malcolm Roberts. August 14, 2019.

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No, Pfizer bosses did not admit to giving workers materially different COVID vaccine

False claims are spreading that an Australian Senate hearing was told Pfizer staff received a "special batch" of vaccines during the pandemic.

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Experts say senator's reef bleaching claims are nonsense

A federal politician says coral bleaching on the Great Barrier Reef is part of a natural cycle, but environmental scientists have sunk his views.

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Senator wrong with agriculture emissions claim

A politician has suggested farming emissions are being overstated in order to benefit "predatory billionaires" and their "laboratory-grown food-like substances".

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Pollie's population claim fails its visa check

Australia's population count of 27 million does include most of the 2.7 million visa holders in the country, contrary to a senator's claim.

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Davos 'dust-up' deceives and delights

A prank video has tricked some social media users who claim it depicts a foul-mouthed tirade at the annual World Economic Forum conference in Davos.

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Senator edits retweet of sweary satirical clip

An Australian senator's promotion of a satirical clip made by a content creator has caused a mix of confusion and mockery.

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Senator's garlic cure claim smells a little strange

A study is being misrepresented to suggest the humble garlic bulb could have put an end to the COVID pandemic.

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Are there really jail cells under Parliament House?

A senator has issued a stark warning to his colleagues with a reference to the basement of Parliament House in Canberra.

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Vaccine link to infertility barren of any evidence

Vaccine sceptics are still claiming COVID jabs can lead to both men and women being unable to reproduce.

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US emissions claim pollutes the facts

A claim from Turning Point Australia's Climate and Energy Forum overlooks some inconvenient facts.

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Claim that government can grab bank deposits in a crisis has no currency

A claim that a law means distressed banks can take savings repeats opinions that have already been rebutted.

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Video makes false comparison between kids COVID and vaccine risks

A New York doctor recycles a debunked claim about vaccines for children.

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Vaccinated passengers haven't been grounded over blood clot fears

A Sky News Australia segment said airlines in Spain and Russia made the move, but its source is suspect.