Fact Check
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDProfessional-looking crypto traders are securing huge returns on investments. OUR VERDICTFalse. The "traders" use fake profile images, client photos and bank transfers.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThe HAARP ionospheric research facility is linked to the earthquake in Vanuatu. OUR VERDICTFalse. The radio waves emitted by HAARP can't cause earthquakes or natural disasters.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDIndigenous people wiped out a pygmy population that existed in Australia before them. OUR VERDICTFalse. Extensive evidence shows Indigenous people were the only people to settle on the...
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDFrank Bainimarama was released from prison early because he was pardoned by Trump. OUR VERDICTFalse. The former Fiji PM was released as part of an early release program.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDAnthony Albanese did not propose a truth and justice commission as part of Makarrata. OUR VERDICTFalse. Mr Albanese committed to a Makarrata Commission to oversee a national process fo...
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDMartial law has been declared in New Caledonia. OUR VERDICTFalse. Martial law has not been declared, but emergency powers have been granted.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDAnthony Albanese has declared he is ready to deploy Australian troops to quash protests in New Caledonia. OUR VERDICTFalse. Mr Albanese has made no such claim.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDLabor has used $360m of taxpayer money to fund the 'yes' vote. OUR VERDICTFalse. The money has been set aside for running the referendum and providing a neutral education campaign.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDA passage about Indigenous sovereignty is included in the voice referendum bill. OUR VERDICTFalse. The passage is from an amendment proposed by independent senator Lidia Thorpe.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDSecret documents reveal Australians will be forced to pay rates, land tax and royalties to the Indigenous voice to parliament. OUR VERDICTMisleading.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThe federal government has given tax deductibility for donations to the voice's 'yes' campaign but not the 'no' campaign. OUR VERDICTMisleading.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThe constitution states that a property owner must be provided with their certificate of title in paper form. OUR VERDICTFalse.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDA Freedom of Information (FoI) request has revealed the voice will propose Indigenous people only pay 50 per cent the rate of income tax. OUR VERDICTFalse.