Kate Atkinson
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.
Misinformation has fuelled the recent unrest in New Caledonia, with experts warning of foreign involvement. Nine people including two police officers died amid violent protests that swept New Caledoni...
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 CLAIMEDVictorian Premier Jacinta Allan announced Aboriginal people will be exempt from state taxes. OUR VERDICTFalse. The premier has made no such announcement.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThere have been an additional 30,000 reports of abuse or concern relating to children in the Northern Territory in 2021/22 - around 3,000 of which refer to child sexual abuse.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDThe referendum results from electorates with the largest Indigenous populations show Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people did not support the voice. OUR VERDICTFalse.
WHAT WAS CLAIMEDAnthony Albanese never mentioned the Indigenous voice before the last election. OUR VERDICTFalse. Anthony Albanese mentioned the voice numerous times before the 2022 election.