AAP FactCheck

AAP FactCheck is committed to truth and accuracy.

Our team of experienced journalists provide rigorous and impartial analysis of misinformation and disinformation circulating online and in the public discourse. Accredited by the International Fact-Checking Network, AAP FactCheck reduces the spread and impact of false information.

Image of Israeli ceasefire billboard is a digitally altered fake

A photo of a billboard that was digitally altered to misrepresent its original message has gone viral following the Gaza ceasefire.

False claims about a new 'China virus' are spreading like the plague

China has not declared a state of emergency over an outbreak of a common virus that experts say "everybody has always gotten before the age of five," despite false claims on social media.

'Dangerous couple' scam preys on Facebook community groups

Once the posts have received significant engagement, they're then edited to show real estate advertisements prompting users to click on a suspicious link.

No, official California wildfires advice doesn't mean masks are useless against COVID

A misleading social media post has resurfaced, suggesting a CDC advisory about the risks of wildfire smoke shows masks are "useless" against COVID.

No truth to claim about medical school's curriculum

A video falsely claims doctors spend just one morning learning about vaccination during their training and that "any parent who's done a modicum of research" will know more than the average doctor.

Pfizer CEO did not say COVID vaccines are 'quite dangerous' in TV interview

The bogus claim comes from a frequently fact-checked website, yet is spreading widely on social media.

Bill Gates's ABC vaccine grilling is a fake

An interview on Australia's national broadcaster has been manipulated to make it look like Bill Gates evaded questions about the COVID-19 vaccine.

Fire trucks weren't turned away from California wildfires due to emissions standards

A false claim that Oregon fire trucks were turned away from fighting fires in LA because they didn't have emissions certificates for California has gone up in smoke.

ID card disinformation fuels confusion over PNG hospital policy

Images from a fake news story generator are being used to spread false claims that a hospital in Papua New Guinea won't treat patients who don't have a national identification card.

No, Queensland solar farm not 'smashed' by wild weather

A social media post featuring a fake news report is spreading a false claim about damage to a renewable energy installation.

No, Bill Gates hasn't called for 'death panels' to euthanise people

An Australian Christian lobby group has recycled a false claim that the Microsoft co-founder wants a panel to decide which citizens are worthy of healthcare.

No, genetically modified mosquitoes won't be used to vaccinate Australians

False claims that Bill Gates has met with Anthony Albanese to discuss vaccinating Australians via genetically modified mosquitoes are being spread on social media.

No, NZ's new gene technology bill won't 'bypass' the Bill of Rights

Social media users are falsely claiming a new bill to update the use of gene technology in New Zealand will "bypass" the public's right to refuse medical treatment.

Claim about Muslim welfare payments from multiple partners is false

Australians are not allowed to claim social welfare benefits from more than one relationship, despite false claims targeting Muslims on social media.