Tag: fake news
Free handbook in fight against fake news
An Australian National University academic has joined with 21 global scholars to produce a free handbook designed to help the public combat fake news.
COVID-19 letters distributed in Downer, Braddon and Holt
ACT Policing is seeking information about the recent distribution of letters that make false claims about COVID-19 to residences in Downer, Braddon and Holt.
ANU explains why we believe fake news
Australian National University researchers have released their findings behind why fake news and conspiracy theories can be hard to decipher.
Most Canberrans want truth in political advertising laws
New research from the Australia Institute shows overwhelming public support in the ACT for truth in political advertising laws, with nine out of 10 ACT residents (89%) agreeing that the ACT should pass such laws.
Public urged to come forward on COVID conspiracy campaign
ACT Police are calling on the public for information after letters with false information about COVID-19 were distributed in Garran and Watson earlier this month.
Canberrans urged to ignore COVID conspiracies
ACT Health Minister Rachel Stephen-Smith has urged Canberrans not to believe COVID-19 conspiracy theories, after a misinformation campaign circulated in Garran this week.
Call for transparency on social media misinformation
Responsible Technology Australia (RTA) is calling for more transparency from social media platforms, after a series of misinformation campaigns have been circulating about COVID-19.
Misinformation easy to share on Facebook
An experiment conducted by Responsible Technology Australia has raised concerns it is too easy to post misleading and fake news on Facebook and for it to remain there indefinitely.
Fake news checklist to fight against misinformation
Want to spot fake news when it appears in your feed? Responsible Technology Australia has some useful tips for our readers.