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Misinformation is false or misleading information that is shared without the intent to cause harm, often because someone believes it is true. The State Library of Victoria has further resources: ➥ guides.slv.vic.gov.au/misinformation/makebelieve
Disinformation, on the other hand, is deliberately created and spread to deceive people or influence opinions. Both can spread quickly online, especially through social media, making it harder for people to know what is accurate. Over time, they can erode trust in institutions, media, and public debate.
Experts from the University of Sydney have further resources: ➥ HERE
Fact Checking
In an era where information travels at the speed of a click, the distinction between truth and lies has become increasingly blurred. Fact-checking serves as a critical democratic safeguard, empowering individuals to navigate the internet, which is often flooded with misinformation and disinformation.
The Australian Broadcasting Corporation runs ABC News Verify, a highly regarded partnership between RMIT University and the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) that scrutinizes the accuracy of claims made by politicians and public figures.
➥ https://www.abc.net.au/news/factcheck
AAP FactCheck is the fact-checking division of Australian Associated Press. It investigates viral claims, political statements, images, and social media posts to determine whether they are accurate, misleading, or false. The site is widely used in Australia with articles backed by experts and evidence-based analysis.
➥ https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/
Snopes.com is one of the oldest fact-checking websites, specializing in debunking urban legends, viral misinformation, and political claims. It is highly useful for its transparent approach to fact checking, providing readers with extensive primary sources and evidence-based reasoning to support its "True" or "False" ratings.
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