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401
49,824
3,333
The voice would increase the number of Indigenous parliamentarians to 35.
2023-09-20T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. the voice would be an advisory body. its members would not be parliamentarians and would not have voting powers.
No chance 'yes' vote will create extra Indigenous parliamentarians
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-chance-yes-vote-will-create-extra-indigenous-parliamentarians/
false
402
50,071
3,334
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has announced a 'revolutionary' investment platform.
2023-09-21T00:00:00
Meg Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. it's a scam. artificial intelligence techniques have been used to manipulate audio and vision of the pm.
PM gets American accent in latest AI scam
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/pm-gets-american-accent-in-latest-ai-scam/
false
403
49,766
3,335
A successful 'yes' vote will result in Indigenous people becoming Australian citizens and losing their sovereignty.
2023-09-21T00:00:00
Blair Simpson-Wise
Australian Associated Press
false. indigenous people are already australian citizens and the voice would not change their sovereignty status.
Motley list of voice misinformation goes viral
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/motley-list-of-voice-misinformation-goes-viral/
false
404
49,936
3,336
More than 1000 children are still missing after the wildfires on the Hawaiian island of Maui.
2023-09-22T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the claim misinterprets a document that said 2050 maui students were yet to re-enrol in school. they are not missing.
No truth to missing Maui children conspiracy
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-truth-to-missing-maui-children-conspiracy/
false
405
50,327
3,337
There are two Australian constitutions, one legitimate and one corporate.
2023-09-22T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. australia has just one constitution.
Two constitutions claim is sovereign citizen silliness
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/two-constitutions-claim-is-sovereign-citizen-silliness/
false
406
50,170
3,338
Electronics retailer JB Hi-Fi is selling high-end JBL speakers for $5.
2023-09-26T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the posts are part of a scam to siphon personal information.
Scammers target Facebook users with $5 speaker offer
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/scammers-target-facebook-users-with-5-speaker-offer/
false
407
49,744
3,339
The term global warming was changed to climate change because the earth wasn't warming as predicted.
2023-08-25T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. global warming is still used to describe a warming planet and was never interchangeable with climate change. the earth has warmed, as predicted.
Mish-mash of misinformation gives climate change a bad name
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/mish-mash-of-misinformation-gives-climate-change-a-bad-name/
false
408
50,241
3,340
Unvaccinated children do not have autism, but vaccinated children do.
2023-08-30T00:00:00
Nik Dirga
Australian Associated Press
false. studies show there is no notable difference in autism rates between vaccinated and unvaccinated children.
Studies blunt repeated shots at blaming vaccines for autism
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/studies-blunt-repeated-shots-at-blaming-vaccines-for-autism/
false
409
49,069
3,341
Voice advocate Thomas Mayo told an Indigenous man to "sit down and shut up" at a 'yes' campaign event.
2023-08-30T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. the man was told to "sit down" by an aboriginal elder at the bundaberg meeting.
Audio sets record straight on voice meeting stoush
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/audio-sets-record-straight-on-voice-meeting-stoush/
false
410
49,590
1,431
A study found one in 35 people develop myocarditis after receiving a COVID-19 booster vaccine.
2023-08-31T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. there were no definitive cases of myocarditis among the study's 777 participants.
Holes in claim Swiss study links jabs to heart disease
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/holes-in-claim-swiss-study-links-jabs-to-heart-disease/
false
411
50,410
3,342
The proposed Indigenous voice was previously rejected at the 1999 referendum.
2023-08-31T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. the 1999 referendums were about a proposed republic and a preamble to the constitution. neither involved an indigenous voice.
Voice failure at 1999 referendum is historical fiction
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-failure-at-1999-referendum-is-historical-fiction/
false
412
49,770
3,343
Nyunggai Warren Mundine said "Saying No to a voice will be to our eternal shame" in early 2023.
2023-08-31T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. he was criticising an opinion piece titled "saying no to a voice will be to our eternal shame". 
Mundine misquoted in attempt to question his voice stance
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/mundine-misquoted-in-attempt-to-question-his-voice-stance/
false
413
50,141
3,344
The Australian Electoral Commission has changed the rules on what constitutes a valid vote for the voice referendum.
2023-08-31T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. the referendum will follow longstanding rules in recognising ticks but not crosses as a valid, or formal, vote.
Referendum rules on ticks and crosses are nothing new
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/referendum-rules-on-ticks-and-crosses-are-nothing-new/
false
414
49,495
2,021
The Australian government is a corporation.
2023-09-01T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the myth originates from the sovereign citizen movement.
Fantasy to claim Australia is a corporation
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/fantasy-to-claim-australia-is-a-corporation/
false
415
49,611
3,345
Indigenous people were granted citizenship at the 1967 referendum.
2023-09-05T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. citizenship was not on the ballot at the 1967 referendum.
Indigenous citizenship myth shrouds 1967 referendum
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/indigenous-citizenship-myth-shrouds-1967-referendum/
false
416
50,149
3,346
Mass casualties at three major events are linked to COVID-19 vaccines.
2023-09-05T00:00:00
Joanne Guelas
Australian Associated Press
false. investigations found the injuries and deaths at the three events were caused by crowd crushes or extreme heat.
Ridiculous claim links fatal crowd crushes to COVID vaccines
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/ridiculous-claim-links-fatal-crowd-crushes-to-covid-vaccines/
false
417
50,110
3,347
Ticks in the 'no' box may be counted as a 'yes' vote in the voice referendum.
2023-09-06T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. there will only be one box on the ballot paper, with voters instructed to write either 'yes' or 'no'.
Posts tick all the boxes for voice voting misinformation
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/posts-tick-all-the-boxes-for-voice-voting-misinformation/
false
418
50,123
3,348
The World Economic Forum has discussed adding vaccines to the water supply.
2023-09-06T00:00:00
Nik Dirga
Australian Associated Press
false. the words of a leading academic at a water management forum have been taken out of context.
Putting vaccines in water supply is a load of dribble
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/putting-vaccines-in-water-supply-is-a-load-of-dribble/
false
419
50,191
3,349
Anthony Albanese did not mention marginalised Indigenous Australians in his speech at the launch of the voice 'yes' campaign.
2023-09-07T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the prime minister mentioned indigenous australians on several occasions, including references to disadvantaged communities.
Senator Price wrong with claim about PM's speech
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/senator-price-wrong-with-claim-about-pms-speech/
false
420
50,109
3,350
Opposition Leader Peter Dutton has voted consistently for a constitutionally enshrined Indigenous voice.
2023-09-08T00:00:00
Blair Simpson-Wise
Australian Associated Press
false. mr dutton voted for the referendum to proceed, but has never supported the proposed constitutionally enshrined voice.
Posts mislead on Dutton's voice voting record
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/posts-mislead-on-duttons-voice-voting-record/
false
421
50,413
3,351
Voice legislation proves the advisory body will have the power to seize private property, land and assets.
2023-09-08T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. the legislation, from south australia, gives the state-based voice the ability to buy, sell and own land like other government bodies.
Voice legislation does not authorise a land grab
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-legislation-does-not-authorise-a-land-grab/
false
422
50,162
3,352
An eight or nine-year-old boy called either Brandon or Justin Smith is missing.
2023-08-07T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. there is no missing boy, and posts are fakes designed to boost engagement for scams.
Same boy lost in too many places to be real
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/same-boy-lost-in-too-many-places-to-be-real/
false
423
49,563
3,353
Australian federal politicians would have to consult the Indigenous voice to parliament about private members' bills they put forward.
2023-08-09T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the solicitor-general and constitutional lawyers say mps would be under no obligation to consult the voice.
Hanson wrong to say MPs would have to consult the voice
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/hanson-wrong-to-say-mps-would-have-to-consult-the-voice/
false
424
49,421
698
A video shows several fiery explosions in the aftermath of a collision between two electric vehicles.
2023-08-09T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. the explosions are from gas cylinders being transported on the back of a truck.
Explosive video gaslights electric vehicle drivers
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/explosive-video-gaslights-electric-vehicle-drivers/
false
425
49,807
3,354
Aboriginal sovereignty is written into the Australian Constitution.
2023-08-09T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. the constitution does not mention aboriginal sovereignty or imply it in any way.
No, Aboriginal sovereignty is not written into the constitution
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-aboriginal-sovereignty-is-not-written-into-the-constitution/
false
426
50,069
3,355
The Canadian government has an initiative in which consumers pay an Indigenous land tax or rent.
2023-08-11T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. no such government initiative exists. the claim is based on a voluntary program run by an indigenous group in british columbia.
Pizza receipt posts make a meal of voice facts
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/pizza-receipt-posts-make-a-meal-of-voice-facts/
false
427
49,408
3,356
The Netherlands is forcibly euthanising people, including children under the age of 12.
2023-08-14T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. euthanasia is voluntary and highly regulated in the netherlands.
Experts kill off claim the Dutch forcibly euthanise kids
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/experts-kill-off-claim-the-dutch-forcibly-euthanises-kids/
false
428
49,806
3,357
An ABC Media Watch segment exposed COVID-19 crisis actors.
2023-08-15T00:00:00
Meg Williams
Australian Associated Press
 false. the original media watch video debunked claims that nsw health hired crisis actors.
No, ABC Media Watch did not expose COVID-19 crisis actors
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-abc-media-watch-did-not-expose-covid-19-crisis-actors/
false
429
50,027
3,358
If the upcoming referendum is successful, anything relating to Indigenous people or the voice to parliament can be added to the constitution.
2023-08-15T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. a 'yes' result would add a new section to the constitution enshrining a voice to parliament. any other changes would require another referendum.
'Open the oyster' claim confused on many levels
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/open-the-oyster-claim-confused-on-many-levels/
false
430
49,026
3,359
Linda Burney was photographed with a sign campaigning against the voice.
2023-08-17T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. the original image has been manipulated to spread misinformation.
Altered photo paints false picture of minister's voice stance
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/altered-photo-paints-false-picture-of-ministers-voice-stance/
false
431
50,418
3,360
The 'yes' case in the official Indigenous voice to parliament referendum pamphlet is twice as long as the 'no' case.
2023-08-17T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. they have almost identical word counts, but the 'yes' case was originally spread over more pages before formatting.
Voice referendum pamphlet claim doesn't measure up to scrutiny
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-referendum-pamphlet-claim-doesnt-measure-up-to-scrutiny/
false
432
49,785
3,361
The Australian government is fraudulently using its coat of arms because all flora and fauna are registered internationally as intellectual property.
2023-08-20T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. you can't trademark the australian coat of arms or native flora and fauna.
Native fauna trademark fight fails to land any intellectual blows
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/native-fauna-trademark-fight-fails-to-land-any-intellectual-blows/
false
433
49,387
3,362
Civil engineers and aircraft pilots never factor in the earth's curve.
2023-08-20T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. engineers and pilots take the earth's curvature into account.
Engineers deflate flat-earth funnyman's theory
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/engineers-deflate-flat-earth-funnymans-theory/
false
434
50,094
3,363
Indigenous people own or control 49.4 per cent of Australia.
2023-08-22T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. the figure is around 30 per cent. even then, much of this land 'ownership' does not align with western land ownership principles.
Post inflates Indigenous land ownership figure
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/post-inflates-indigenous-land-ownership-figure/
false
435
50,414
3,364
Access will be denied to sporting venues such as the MCG, SCG and Allianz Stadium if the Indigenous voice is enshrined in the constitution.
2023-07-12T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. the voice would be an advisory body with no power to make decisions or veto laws.
Voice MCG closure claim is kicked out of bounds
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-mcg-closure-claim-is-kicked-out-of-bounds/
false
436
50,449
3,365
The federal Labor government sent debt collection letters to 12,000 Queenslanders who couldn't pay their energy bills.
2023-07-13T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the queensland customers were referred to debt collection agencies by energy companies, not the government.
Wires crossed on energy debt notices claim
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/wires-crossed-on-energy-debt-notices-claim/
false
437
50,054
3,366
The Pfizer COVID-19 vaccine was only ever 0.86 per cent effective - not 95 per cent as claimed by the pharmaceutical company.
2023-07-13T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
misleading. the two percentages relate to different measures of efficacy. experts say the 95 per cent figure is more relevant in gauging real-world effectiveness.
Pfizer vaccine claim misleads on efficacy measures
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/pfizer-vaccine-claim-misleads-on-efficacy-measures/
misleading
438
50,004
3,367
A list features 21 natural attractions that only Aboriginal people can legally visit.
2023-07-13T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
mostly false. most of the sites are off-limits for all australians while some remain open to the public.
Off-limit Indigenous sites claim is way off the mark
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/off-limit-indigenous-sites-claim-is-way-off-the-mark/
partially true
439
49,242
3,368
One of the questions at the upcoming referendum will ask if Australia should become a republic.
2023-07-13T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. the referendum's only question will ask if indigenous people should be recognised as the first peoples of australia by establishing an indigenous voice.
Confused referendum claim voices the wrong question
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/confused-referendum-claim-voices-the-wrong-question/
false
440
49,147
3,369
Carbon dioxide has an atmospheric residence time of less than a decade.
2023-07-19T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. carbon dioxide stays in the atmosphere for up to thousands of years.
Carbon atmospheric residence claim is full of gas
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/carbon-atmospheric-residence-claim-is-full-of-gas/
false
441
50,432
3,370
Aboriginal people were not counted in Australia's censuses before 1967.
2023-07-19T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
mixed. aboriginal people were generally counted as part of the census process before 1967 but excluded from the official population figures.
Were Aboriginal people counted in the census before 1967?
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/were-aboriginal-people-counted-in-the-census-before-1967/
partially true
442
50,183
3,371
Placing the proposed Indigenous voice in Section 122 of the constitution will give it the power to create new states.
2023-07-20T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. the proposed advisory body would not be added to section 122 but an entirely new part called section 129.
Section 122 claim confuses voice's proposed place in constitution
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/section-122-claim-confuses-voices-proposed-place-in-constitution/
false
443
50,426
3,372
A common electrolyser can be used to accurately test bottled and tap water quality.
2023-07-20T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. electrolysers are not designed to assess water quality but can discolour water samples through oxidation.
Water quality experiment offers murky evidence
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/water-quality-experiment-offers-murky-evidence/
false
444
49,298
3,373
There is more melanin in the heart and internal organs than in the skin.
2023-07-21T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. most melanin in the body is produced in external organs such as the skin and hair. the heart and almost all other internal organs do not contain any melanin.
Dark melanin-harvesting claim light on evidence
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/dark-melanin-harvesting-claim-light-on-evidence/
false
445
50,334
3,374
A 1976 United Nations resolution sought to move people into mega-cities in a bid to assert control over them.
2023-07-25T00:00:00
Nik Dirga
Australian Associated Press
false. the 1976 un conference offered guidance for improving living conditions impacted by increasing migration to cities.
UN megacities claim is a mishmash of misinformation
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/un-megacities-claim-is-a-mishmash-of-misinformation/
false
446
50,140
3,375
Indigenous people have been recognised in the Australian Constitution since 1967.
2023-07-25T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. indigenous people are not mentioned in the constitution at all.
Referendum in 1967 did two things but Indigenous recognition wasn't one of them
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/referendum-in-1967-did-two-things-but-indigenous-recognition-wasnt-one-of-them/
false
447
50,411
3,376
The Indigenous voice to parliament will rename all Australian cities, towns and landmarks.
2023-07-26T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. the voice would not have that power, which is generally held by state and territory governments.
Voice Indigenous renaming claim forgets governments already have that power
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-indigenous-renaming-claim-forgets-governments-already-have-that-power/
false
448
50,407
3,377
The 'yes' campaign in the Indigenous voice referendum is being funded by taxpayers.
2023-07-26T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. no public funds have been allocated to either the 'yes' or 'no' campaigns.
Voice campaign funding claim short-changes the facts
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-campaign-funding-claim-short-changes-the-facts/
false
449
49,562
3,378
The Indigenous voice to parliament would give the federal government the power to form new states.
2023-07-26T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
misleading. the australian constitution already gives parliament the power to create new states. the voice would not change those powers.
Hanson misleads with voice claims about a new 'Black state'
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/hanson-misleads-with-voice-claims-about-a-new-black-state/
misleading
450
50,448
3,379
Apparently humans called the Moon from a landline phone in 1969, yet we can't even contact a submarine in 2023.
2023-07-27T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
misleading. us president richard nixon's 1969 phone call to the moon wasn't direct via a landline. experts say it's more difficult to communicate underwater than in space.
Wires crossed in Titan sub-Moon landing conspiracy claim
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/wires-crossed-in-titan-sub-moon-landing-conspiracy-claim/
misleading
451
50,406
3,380
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese has funded Thomas Mayo's The Voice to Parliament handbook.
2023-06-26T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. neither mr mayo nor his co-author kerry o'brien received any money from the prime minister or the federal government.
Voice book funding claim is a work of fiction
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-book-funding-claim-is-a-work-of-fiction/
false
452
50,176
3,381
Smoking doesn't cause cancer.
2023-06-28T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. decades of scientific studies have established links between tobacco smoking and a range of cancers.
Science stubs out claim smoking doesn't cause cancer
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/science-stubs-out-claim-smoking-doesnt-cause-cancer/
false
453
49,613
3,382
Recognising Indigenous people in the Australian Constitution will prevent them from pursuing a treaty.
2023-06-28T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. constitutional recognition of aboriginal and torres strait islander people will not prevent a treaty.
Indigenous recognition won't take away treaty rights
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/indigenous-recognition-wont-take-away-treaty-rights/
false
454
49,340
3,383
COVID-19 vaccines accelerate coronary artery disease.
2023-06-29T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. there is no evidence to support the claim.
Doctor spins theory to blame Warne's death on COVID vaccines
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/doctor-spins-theory-to-blame-warnes-death-on-covid-vaccines/
false
455
49,020
3,384
The long clouds seen behind planes at high altitudes are poisonous 'chemtrails'.
2023-06-29T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the formations are non-hazardous condensation trails formed by water vapour and particles emitted from a jet engine's exhaust.
Aircraft chemtrails conspiracy is long overdue for departure
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/aircraft-chemtrails-conspiracy-is-long-overdue-for-departure/
false
456
49,034
3,385
Victoria's Labor government stopped state MPs from setting their own pay.
2023-06-30T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
mixture. the labor government did change the system, but mps hadn't been able to set their own pay since 2013.
Andrews can't take full credit for Victorian MP pay reforms
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/andrews-cant-take-full-credit-for-victorian-mp-pay-reforms/
partially true
457
49,517
3,386
The government is offering free smartphones to anyone who receives welfare payments.
2023-07-04T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the free phones don't exist. the posts are phishing and marketing scams.
Free government iPhone offer doesn't ring true
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/free-government-iphone-offer-doesnt-ring-true/
false
458
49,427
3,387
New legislation in Western Australia is linked to the proposed voice to parliament and will outlaw land-based activities on private property without Aboriginal approval.
2023-07-05T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. the legislation is not linked to the voice and does not outlaw activities on private land.
Facebook users harvest misinfo with WA legislation claim
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/facebook-users-harvest-misinfo-with-wa-legislation-claim/
false
459
50,112
3,388
The Indigenous voice to parliament will convert all private land in Australia into native title land.
2023-07-05T00:00:00
Unknown
Australian Associated Press
false. the proposed voice will have no impact on native title laws or existing private property rights.
Private property safe as houses under proposed voice
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/private-property-safe-as-houses-under-proposed-voice/
false
460
49,127
3,389
A senior World Economic Forum official has called for the Bible to be rewritten using artificial intelligence .
2023-07-07T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the comments in question were made by an author, not a wef adviser, and he did not say the bible should be rewritten.
Bonkers Bible claim twists author's words
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/bonkers-bible-claim-twists-authors-words/
false
461
50,412
3,390
A recently created government position will help transfer land to Indigenous peoples as part of the proposed voice to parliament.
2023-07-07T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. the role is not new and is unconnected to the proposed voice.
Voice job advert claim is redundant
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-job-advert-claim-is-redundant/
false
462
49,415
3,391
The voice will grant paramount rights favouring Indigenous people that would breach discrimination laws in normal circumstances.
2023-07-10T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. the voice would not grant any paramount rights. the representation it would provide for indigenous people would comply with discrimination laws and conventions.
Experts say Cash is wrong on rights claim
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/experts-say-cash-is-wrong-on-rights-claim/
false
463
49,921
3,392
The UN has called for pedophilia to be legalised.
2023-07-10T00:00:00
Joanna Guelas
Australian Associated Press
false. the claim misrepresents a report that calls for a human rights-based approach to criminal law.
No, the UN has not called for the legalisation of pedophilia
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-the-un-has-not-called-for-the-legalisation-of-pedophilia/
false
464
50,227
3,393
The proposed Indigenous voice would be null and void as it would be enshrined in a fictional constitution.
2023-07-10T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. the claim is based on a spurious sovereign citizen theory that has long since been debunked.
Sovereign citizens enter voice debate with gibberish Queen claim
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/sovereign-citizens-enter-voice-debate-with-gibberish-queen-claim/
false
465
50,153
3,394
Root canal treatment kills the tooth.
2023-07-10T00:00:00
Nik Dirga
Australian Associated Press
false. root canal treatments do not kill teeth and have a high success rate at resolving infections.
Root canal claim in need of a check-up
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/root-canal-claim-in-need-of-a-check-up/
false
466
49,402
3,395
Until the mid-1960s, it was illegal for Aboriginal people to live within one mile of a white settlement unless they had a permit.
2023-07-11T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
mostly false. state laws imposed various movement restrictions on indigenous people but there was no blanket rule about where they could live.
Experts deem blanket restriction claim as patchy at best
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/experts-deem-blanket-restriction-claim-as-patchy-at-best/
partially true
467
49,172
3,396
Twenty thousand nurses left the New Zealand health system due to COVID-19 vaccine mandates.
2023-06-09T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. a total of 590 nurses had been removed, resigned or stood down at the time the vaccine mandate was lifted.
Claim 20,000 NZ nurses walked over mandates is fanciful
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/claim-20000-nz-nurses-walked-over-mandates-is-fanciful/
false
468
50,288
3,397
A passage about Indigenous sovereignty is included in the voice referendum bill.
2023-06-09T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. the passage is from an amendment proposed by independent senator lidia thorpe.
Thorpe's amendment dressed up as voice bill
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/thorpes-amendment-dressed-up-as-voice-bill/
false
469
50,168
3,398
A Current Affair featured a government-run course on how to invest your money
2023-06-12T00:00:00
Meghan Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. a clip from a current affair has been manipulated and is part of a scam investment scheme.
Scammers take Aussies for fools with manipulated clip
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/scammers-take-aussies-for-fools-with-manipulated-clip/
false
470
49,133
3,399
Labor has used $360m of taxpayer money to fund the 'yes' vote.
2023-06-12T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. the money has been set aside for running the referendum and providing a neutral education campaign.
Budget papers burst voice funding claim
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/budget-papers-burst-voice-funding-claim/
false
471
50,315
3,400
A government health boss used a secret senate meeting to urge politicians not to reveal a vaccine effects cover-up.
2023-06-12T00:00:00
Meg Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. there was no mention of any vaccine effects cover-up at the public senate committee meeting.
Triple-whammy of falsehoods in vaccine 'cover-up' post
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/triple-whammy-of-falsehoods-in-vaccine-cover-up-post/
false
472
50,025
3,401
The voice to parliament will put Australia's land and resources into conservatorship, just like those imposed on US singer Britney Spears.
2023-06-15T00:00:00
Ben James
Australian Associated Press
false. the proposed voice will be an advisory body with no ownership or control of land and resources.
Oops!…Voice link to Britney Spears is Toxic
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/oops-voice-link-to-britney-spears-is-toxic/
unverifiable
473
50,035
3,402
An international pandemic treaty will allow the World Health Organization to dictate health policy in member countries.
2023-06-15T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the draft treaty specifically states member countries will retain sovereignty over domestic health matters.
Pandemic treaty won't give UN health agency global control
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/pandemic-treaty-wont-give-un-health-agency-global-control/
false
474
50,075
3,403
A report related to the alleged rape of Brittany Higgins was never released by the former coalition government.
2023-06-15T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
misleading. the report was never completed as the inquiry was suspended.
PM's claim about Higgins' report misleads
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/pms-claim-about-higgins-report-misleads/
misleading
475
50,415
3,404
The 1967 referendum removed race from the constitution.
2023-06-15T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. references to race remain in the constitution.
Voice naysayers race to rewrite 1967 referendum's history
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-naysayers-race-to-rewrite-1967-referendums-history/
false
476
49,401
3,405
Ninety-three per cent of children who change their gender end up regretting it.
2023-06-16T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. studies into rates of regret among young transgender people put the figure at about one per cent or lower.
Experts declare Trump Jr's trans claim as fake news
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/experts-declare-trump-jrs-trans-claim-as-fake-news/
false
477
49,581
3,406
You can only get hepatitis B from sharing a needle or having unprotected sex.
2023-06-19T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. the virus is most commonly transmitted at birth from mother to child.
Hep B posts spread infantile ideas about serious virus
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/hep-b-posts-spread-infantile-ideas-about-serious-virus/
false
478
49,516
3,407
The voice to parliament will become a fourth constitutional power.
2023-06-19T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. the voice is proposed to be an advisory body with no actual public power. 
Fourth constitutional power claim is first-rate nonsense
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/fourth-constitutional-power-claim-is-first-rate-nonsense/
false
479
49,042
3,408
An increase in child vaccines has caused autism rates to rise from one in 10,000 to one in 36 over the past four decades.
2023-06-21T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. the increase in the number of people diagnosed is due to an improved understanding of the condition and a broader diagnostic criteria.
Anti-vaxx post pinpoints wrong factor for autism rates
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/anti-vaxx-post-pinpoints-wrong-factor-for-autism-rates/
false
480
50,402
3,409
Indigenous Australians will lose rights over their land if they are recognised in the constitution.
2023-06-22T00:00:00
Mikele Syron
Australian Associated Press
false. recognition within the constitution will have no impact on indigenous land rights.
Viral video sows land rights misinformation
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/viral-video-sows-land-rights-misinformation/
false
481
49,917
3,410
The European Parliament has declared that COVID-19 is a fraud at a recent conference.
2023-06-23T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. the conference, which was held within the european parliament building, was not an official event. the legislative body has distanced itself from comments made at the event.
No, the European Parliament has not declared COVID-19 a fraud
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-the-european-parliament-has-not-declared-covid-19-a-fraud/
false
482
49,791
3,411
Proposed new laws in Queensland will jail people for up to seven years for offending others over their gender or race.
2023-06-23T00:00:00
Nik Dirga
Australian Associated Press
false. the legislation changes the legal classification of some discriminatory acts and increases penalties for crimes involving actual threats of violence.
New bill won't jail Queenslanders for simply being offensive
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/new-bill-wont-jail-queenslanders-for-simply-being-offensive/
false
483
50,235
3,412
CCTV has captured the moment a gunman stole a dog from an Australian family.
2023-06-25T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. this image is part of a coordinated online scam.
Stolen dog post just another heartless scam
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/stolen-dog-post-just-another-heartless-scam/
false
484
50,171
3,413
Various Facebook users are searching for missing relatives.
2023-05-22T00:00:00
William Summers
Australian Associated Press
false. the posts are part of a scam and are later changed to advertisements with suspicious links.
Scammers tug heartstrings to loosen purse strings
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/scammers-tug-heartstrings-to-loosen-purse-strings/
false
485
50,234
3,414
The executive government must take into account relevant representations from the voice to parliament or else be at risk of judicial review under administrative law.
2023-05-22T00:00:00
Meg Williams
Australian Associated Press
misleading. a relevant representation would only have to be considered as per administrative law if parliament legislated it as a requirement.
Stoker's voice claim misleads on executive law
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/stokers-voice-claim-misleads-on-executive-law/
misleading
486
49,311
3,415
Demons use the pronouns they/them/we/us in various Bible verses.
2023-05-23T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. the pronouns are only used in the plural sense when talking about multiple demons.
Demons they/them claim is pronoun-ced rubbish
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/demons-they-them-claim-is-pronoun-ced-rubbish/
false
487
49,576
3,416
Nurses in New Zealand receive the same base salary as their counterparts in Australia.
2023-05-23T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. nurses in every australian state and territory receive a higher base salary.
Health minister wrong on nurses' pay comparison
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/health-minister-wrong-on-nurses-pay-comparison/
false
488
50,090
3,417
The Queensland government is establishing a treaty with Indigenous people without any form of consultation.
2023-05-25T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. consultation has been conducted with both indigenous and non-indigenous people since 2019.
Post clueless on Indigenous treaty consultations
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/post-clueless-on-indigenous-treaty-consultations/
false
489
49,691
3,418
Australia cannot become a republic until Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people are included in the constitution.
2023-05-26T00:00:00
Madi Howarth
Australian Associated Press
false. australia can become a republic regardless of the inclusion of aboriginal and torres strait islander people in the constitution.
Linking voice to nefarious republic plans is bananas
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/linking-voice-to-nefarious-republic-plans-is-bananas/
false
490
50,417
3,419
The proposed Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander voice to parliament has been registered as a private company.
2023-05-26T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. the cited business has nothing to do with the proposed indigenous advisory body.
Voice private company claim is silly business
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-private-company-claim-is-silly-business/
false
491
50,393
3,420
A kind-hearted woman is using Facebook to help return vintage photos to their original owner.
2023-05-28T00:00:00
Meg Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. the posts are part of a scam and are later changed to feature suspicious links.
Vintage photo posts should be relegated to history
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/vintage-photo-posts-should-be-relegated-to-history/
false
492
50,404
3,421
A Freedom of Information request has revealed the voice will propose Indigenous people only pay 50 per cent the rate of income tax.
2023-05-30T00:00:00
Ben James
Australian Associated Press
false. there is no such proposal in any foi response related to the voice.
Fifty per cent tax claim is 100 per cent rubbish
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-50-per-cent-tax-claim-is-100-per-cent-rubbish/
false
493
49,292
3,422
United Nations and World Health Organization sexual education guides say all children must have sexual partners.
2023-05-31T00:00:00
Lachlan Coady
Australian Associated Press
false. parts of the guides have been misrepresented, selectively edited or fabricated to support the claim.
Crudely created claims sickly twist sex education for children
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/crudely-created-claims-sickly-twist-sex-education-for-children/
false
494
49,330
3,423
The constitution states that a property owner must be provided with their certificate of title in paper form.
2023-05-31T00:00:00
Ben James
Australian Associated Press
false. there is nothing in the constitution relating to requirements of hard copies of land documents.
Digital land titles claim is certified nonsense
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/digital-land-titles-claim-is-certified-nonsense/
false
495
49,149
1,405
Ingesting cayenne pepper will stop a heart attack.
2023-06-01T00:00:00
David Williams
Australian Associated Press
false. the claim has no medical support and cardiac experts have dismissed it.
Cardiologists give cayenne pepper heart cure a chilli reception
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/cardiologists-give-cayenne-pepper-heart-cure-a-chilli-reception/
unverifiable
496
49,009
3,424
The federal government has given tax deductibility for donations to the voice's 'yes' campaign but not the 'no' campaign.
2023-06-01T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
misleading. a 'no' campaign group was granted tax deductibility status but withdrew its application.
Abbott deducts context on 'no' vote's tax status
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/abbott-deducts-context-on-no-votes-tax-status/
misleading
497
50,182
3,425
Secret documents reveal Australians will be forced to pay rates, land tax and royalties to the Indigenous voice to parliament.
2023-06-06T00:00:00
Marty Silk
Australian Associated Press
misleading. the documents are minutes from voice consultation meetings. the comments in question were made by individuals who attended those meetings.
Secret documents claim misleads on the voice
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/secret-documents-claim-misleads-on-the-voice/
misleading
498
50,464
3,426
Every scientific publication on coronaviruses from 1990 to 2018 found vaccines do not work against the virus type.
2023-06-07T00:00:00
Nik Dirga
Australian Associated Press
false. various research showed vaccines could work against coronaviruses before the covid-19 vaccines proved their effectiveness.
Years of vaccine research data ignored in coronavirus rant
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/years-of-vaccine-research-data-ignored-in-coronavirus-rant/
false
499
49,543
3,427
Earth hasn't warmed since the mid-1980s and has only warmed by 0.7C since the 1850s.
2023-06-07T00:00:00
Nik Dirga
Australian Associated Press
false. global temperatures have increased by around 1.1c since the industrial revolution, with the greatest rate of change occurring in recent decades.
Global temperature data leaves climate sceptic out in the cold
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/global-temperature-data-leaves-climate-sceptic-out-in-the-cold/
false
500
50,416
3,428
The government has chosen not to provide brochures outlining the 'yes' and 'no' cases ahead of the voice to parliament referendum.
2023-04-28T00:00:00
Kate Atkinson
Australian Associated Press
false. a pamphlet will be sent to every household where a voter is enrolled at least two weeks before the referendum.
Voice pamphlet claim folds under closer inspection
https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/voice-pamphlet-claim-folds-under-closer-inspection/
false