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RMIT’s fact check reinstated by Facebook two months after suspension over News Corp voice complaints

Exclusive: Meta suspended RMIT FactLab from Facebook’s fact-checking program after no campaigners claimed it was biased

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No campaign accused of misrepresenting First Nations commentators in youth-targeted advertisements

No campaign accused of misrepresenting First Nations commentators in youth-targeted advertisements

Quotes from prominent First Nations activists, writers, academics and politicians who have critiqued the notion of a Voice to Parliament have appeared in new No campaign social media ads. But some are not willing participants.

The 'No' campaign claimed to have the backing of Vincent Lingiari's grandson. But the man in question says he's not related

The 'No' campaign claimed to have the backing of Vincent Lingiari's grandson. But the man in question says he's not related

'No' campaign leaders Warren Mundine and Jacinta Nampijinpa Price have both claimed Indigenous land rights activist Vincent Lingiari's grandson opposed the Voice. Was that actually correct?

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A heavily armed police officer was pictured talking to a mother on the beach. But was it really in Victoria?

Weeks out from the Victorian election, a photo of an armed officer talking to a mother and children has been used to attack the state's premier. But the photo is probably from Brazil.

The 'surprising' finding of an online poll about COVID-19 vaccines is not what it seems

A news.com.au poll on vaccine satisfaction was shared dozens of times in online groups populated by anti-vax activists, some with direct call outs encouraging manipulation of the results.

Did Pfizer make a 'scandalous' admission to the European Parliament about its COVID-19 vaccine?

Despite a claim that has gone viral, Pfizer never said that pre-market trials of its COVID-19 vaccine tested for its effect on transmission of the virus.

Matt Canavan raised questions about what's causing Australia's excess deaths. So what is really happening?

A recent jump in "excess deaths" has led to suggestions that COVID-19 vaccines might be killing Australians. Experts say the coronavirus is likely to blame.

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One Nation's Mark Latham said just 0.17 per cent of Australians are transgender. Here's what we found.

One Nation's Mark Latham said just 0.17 per cent of Australians are transgender. Here's what we found.

The One Nation MP used the latest census data to claim transgender people are over-represented in public debate. But a lack of "meaningful data" means the size of Australia's transgender population remains unknown.

Some politicians and pundits claim the Voice to Parliament would be a 'third chamber'. Five constitutional law experts weigh in

Some politicians and pundits claim the Voice to Parliament would be a 'third chamber'. Five constitutional law experts weigh in

As Labor progresses a referendum on the Voice to Parliament, some politicians and pundits have claimed it would be a 'third chamber'. We asked five experts to weigh in.

Queen Elizabeth II's death sparked a slew of misinformation. Here's what you need to know

Queen Elizabeth II's death sparked a slew of misinformation. Here's what you need to know

Following the death of the Queen, rumours began to spread online on everything from the nature of her passing to the colour of the BBC's banner.

Viral claims are blaming a surge in excess deaths in Europe on vaccines. But experts say that's not the case

Viral claims are blaming a surge in excess deaths in Europe on vaccines. But experts say that's not the case

A jump in the number of deaths among children in Europe could be caused by numerous factors, experts said, but vaccines are not to blame.

Conspiracists have published a 'frank admission' by Brett Sutton about boosters. Here's what he really said

Conspiracists have published a 'frank admission' by Brett Sutton about boosters. Here's what he really said

Anti-lockdown advocates have been claiming online this week that Victoria's Chief Health Officer Brett Sutton admitted that vaccines never worked. But that's not what he said.

A news site with ties to the fossil fuel industry claimed Scotland axed 14 million trees to make way for wind farms. Is that correct?

A news site with ties to the fossil fuel industry claimed Scotland axed 14 million trees to make way for wind farms. Is that correct?

The country's efforts to tackle climate change have been caught up in a fresh wave of misinformation about renewable energy, thanks to a news website with ties to the oil and gas industry.

Peter Dutton said the cashless debit card has improved the lives of many users. Is he correct?

Peter Dutton said the cashless debit card has improved the lives of many users. Is he correct?

The Opposition Leader has been talking up the results of a survey on the cashless debit card, but the majority said the program had made life "worse".

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'Absolutely false': Electoral commission rubbishes United Australia Party claim that millions failed to vote

The UAP has emailed its members to claim the "highest number of people" in a century failed to turn out to vote at the federal election. It's one of dozens of claims the AEC has responded to since the polls closed.

Whether it was climate, integrity or the economy, no topic was safe from political spin in the 2022 election campaign. Here are the facts

Politicians were spinning hard for Australian's votes during the 2022 election. So who got their facts straight, and who missed the mark?

We looked into the lobby group taking on rugby star turned would-be senator David Pocock. Here's what we found

Conservative lobby group Advance Australia has independent ACT Senate candidate David Pocock in its sights, with Facebook advertising data revealing that the group's offensive against the former rugby star is disproportionate to its campaigning against any other candidate.

A footy legend said 'heart issues and Bell's palsy has gone through the roof since the boosters'. Is he correct?

Despite what AFL legend Matthew Lloyd has claimed, there is no evidence to suggest heart issues "have gone through the roof" as a result of COVID-19 vaccines.

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Anti-vaxxers say three doses of a COVID-19 vaccine results in higher infection rates. Here's why that's incorrect

Anti-vaxxers are using statistics from the UK's Health Security Agency to claim those who are triple-vaccinated are more likely to be infected with COVID-19 than the unvaccinated. But they're using inaccurate population estimates.

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