AAP FactCheck Articles

Facebook users harvest misinfo with WA legislation claim

Social media posts are sounding the alarm over a new WA law, with claims it is linked to the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament.

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One simple answer to five questions claim

Social media users are claiming the upcoming Indigenous voice to parliament referendum will include five questions as part of a ploy to increase the number of 'yes' votes.

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Free government iPhone offer doesn't ring true

Community Facebook groups are being targeted with claims that people receiving welfare are eligible for a free smartphone.

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Andrews can't take full credit for Victorian MP pay reforms

Premier Daniel Andrews claims reforms introduced by his government stopped Victorian MPs from setting their own pay.

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Aircraft chemtrails conspiracy is long overdue for departure

A conspiracy theory about the long white clouds sometimes seen behind planes is still taking flight on social media decades after it first appeared.

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Doctor spins theory to blame Warne's death on COVID vaccines

A cardiologist has claimed mRNA vaccines increase coronary artery disease and that was the main driver of cricket legend Shane Warne's fatal heart attack.

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Indigenous recognition won't take away treaty rights

Social media posts are spreading the claim that recognising Indigenous people in the Australian constitution will extinguish the possibility of a future treaty.

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Science stubs out claim smoking doesn't cause cancer

A suspicious Facebook video has aired a collection of conspiracy theories from a smoker who claims smoking doesn't cause cancer and that tobacco disrupts mind control.

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Voice book funding claim is a work of fiction

It is being claimed that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has funded a handbook in favour of the proposed Indigenous voice to parliament.

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In-law claim about Andrews divorced from the truth

It is being claimed Victorian Premier Daniel Andrews' appointed his own sister-in-law as the state's governor eight years ago.

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Military uprising claim is shot down in flames

Two video clips are being used to supposedly prove a major military operation is on the horizon.

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Stolen dog post just another heartless scam

Facebook users are being tricked into sharing a supposed plea for help.

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New bill won't jail Queenslanders for simply being offensive

Tweaks to Queensland's laws will ban hate symbols and increase penalties for threats of violence but don't make offending people illegal.

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No, the European Parliament has not declared COVID-19 a fraud

Footage from a summit of vaccine sceptics is being maliciously used to claim the European Parliament has declared the pandemic a fraud.

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Viral video sows land rights misinformation

A video being spread on social media claims the voice to parliament proposal with erode Indigenous land rights across Australia.

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No, the voice proposal does not contradict racial discrimination laws

Experts have dismissed claims the voice to parliament proposal contravenes the Racial Discrimination Act 1975.

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Anti-vaxx post pinpoints wrong factor for autism rates

A Facebook post says an increase in childhood vaccinations is responsible for rising rates of autism, but it is simply needling fear.

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Fourth constitutional power claim is first-rate nonsense

A Facebook post has compared the proposed Indigenous voice to Australia's branches of government.

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Hep B posts spread infantile ideas about serious virus

It's being argued children don't need the hepatitis B vaccine as the virus is only spread through unprotected sex or drug use.

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Experts declare Trump Jr's trans claim as fake news

The former US president's eldest son has taken to Australian radio to make a series of claims about transgender people.

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