David Williams   

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDYes23 campaign material for the voice referendum does not feature the required 'authorised by' small print. OUR VERDICTFalse.

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDRussia and Australia are the only two countries still considered sovereign. OUR VERDICTFalse. Around 200 countries meet the criteria to be sovereign states.

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDSchool teacher Geoffrey Bardon invented Aboriginal dot painting in 1971. OUR VERDICTFalse. Dot painting has been part of Aboriginal culture for thousands of years.

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThere are two Australian constitutions, one legitimate and one corporate. OUR VERDICTFalse. Australia has just one constitution.

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDVoice legislation proves the advisory body will have the power to seize private property, land and assets. OUR VERDICTFalse. The legislation, from South Australia, gives the state-base...

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDIndigenous people were granted citizenship at the 1967 referendum. OUR VERDICTFalse. Citizenship was not on the ballot at the 1967 referendum.

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThe Australian Electoral Commission has changed the rules on what constitutes a valid vote for the voice referendum. OUR VERDICTFalse.

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThe voice to parliament will become a fourth constitutional power. OUR VERDICTFalse. The voice is proposed to be an advisory body with no actual public power.