AAP FactCheck Articles

Hay supplies post not correct on government stockpiles claim

AAP FactCheck examined the Facebook post from September 5, 2018 and found the issue of hay exports during a drought received coverage in the mainstream Australian media around that period.

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Claim that volcano emits more greenhouse gas than humans is false

Mount Agung, also known as Gunung Agung, meaning ‘Great Mountain’, is a volcano located in northeastern Bali, Indonesia.

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Greta Thunberg highest-paid activist magazine cover is fake

AAP FactCheck was unable to find any evidence of a publication titled ‘People with Money’. The ‘People with Money’ magazine cover was traced to a website called “MediaMass”, where the magazine cover image appears as part of an article titled, “Greta Thunberg Highest-Paid Activist in the World”.

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Fake image shows climate activist Greta Thunberg with George Soros

A Facebook post purports to show climate activist Greta Thunberg with financier George Soros.

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‘Old west’ whisky shot legend is not true

The Facebook post claims the word “shot”, in relation to whisky, comes from the “old west” which was an era generally defined from 1865-1895 and famous for cowboys, lawmen, gunslingers and outlaws.

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Development, environment bodies did not campaign for fluoride-free water

The image used in the post was taken from the 2011 article in The Guardian newspaper, which is titled “Partnership working brings safe water to Kenya's poor”. The article covered a project to build partnerships between service providers and businesses in the Kenyan town of Naivasha to ensure the locals had access to safe drinking water.

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No evidence that ‘smart people’ quote is Socrates

A Facebook features a quote attributed to ancient Greek philosopher Socrates. “Smart people learn from everything and everyone, average people from their experiences, stupid people already have the answers.”

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No evidence to support vaccines cancer claim

The World Health Organization (WHO) is the United Nations agency focused on combating disease and improving health standards. The WHO says that vaccination is safe, with any side-effects usually being minor and temporary - such as a sore arm or mild fever.

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Scott Morrison didn’t say “drought is a necessary evil to cull the weak”

AAP FactCheck traced the quote to a video uploaded to the Mr Morrison’s Twitter account on September 11, 2018. The video included interviews with two farmers from the regional NSW towns of Bellata and Moree about their experiences during the drought.

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"Jetstar Fans" holiday giveaway offers are false

Bora Bora is an island in French Polynesia in the South Pacific. AAP FactCheck found the image of the holiday villa featured in the “Jetstar Fans” posts is of a villa at the Conrad Bora Bora Nui hotel.

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‘Atheist’ Iceland post mixes fact and fiction

AAP FactCheck examined each claim mentioned in the post and found a mixture of true and false information.

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Does Australia have close to 90 days of oil reserves?

“Well, on our definition, they're close to 90 days and that includes stock on water, which is an important part of this.” Federal energy Minister Angus Taylor. September 16, 2019.

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‘Best way to predict your future’ quote has no link to Lincoln

A Facebook post features a quote purporting to be from former US president Abraham Lincoln.

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Were 10,000 jobs lost in Tasmania under the Labor-Greens government that held power from 2010 to 2014?

“No matter how she shuffles the deckchairs, the fact remains, that after five and a half years in opposition, Labor still has no long-term plan for Tasmania’s economic future, nor apologised for the 10,000 jobs lost under the last Labor-Green Government.” Tasmanian Leader of the House Michael Ferguson. September 13, 2019.

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Did the father of a Tamil asylum seeker family travel from Australia while his immigration case was before the courts?

“The father in the case has travelled from Australia, whilst he’s been here, with his matters still in the courts.” Federal Home Affairs Minister Peter Dutton. September 12, 2019.

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Scott Morrison “private sector” welfare quote not accurate

Then-Social Services Minister Scott Morrison gave a speech at the Australian Council of Social Service (‘ACOSS’) on June 26, 2015, detailing his desire for the private sector to invest more in the welfare system.

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ALDI gift box giveaway is fake

Aldi Fans’ post claimed the promotion was being held to celebrate ALDI’s “grand 75th anniversary” in 2019.

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'Never too old' motivational quote not C S Lewis

C.S. Lewis was born in 1898 and was known for his writing, especially in the fantasy genre with The Chronicles of Narnia series one of his most famous works. He was also a theologian who wrote many books on Christianity.

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Snake venom can't move claim not entirely accurate: experts

ECT4Health’s claim venom transport in the lymphatic system is entirely passive is “not necessarily” true, according to the University of Melbourne’s toxinology expert Dr Timothy Jackson.

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“New” Queensland road rules post makes a wrong turn

AAP FactCheck examined each road rule mentioned in the post and found that all the rules do exist under current legislation. However AAP FactCheck has also confirmed that the rules have been in place for more than 10 years: having entered into force in Queensland’s Transport Operations (Road Use Management - Road Rules) Regulation 2009.

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