AAP FactCheck

Liberal migration claims rely on outdated data The Liberal Party's new deputy leader says more than half a million migrants have come to the country annually under Labor, but current levels are nearly half that amount.

The Liberal Party's new deputy leader says more than half a million migrants have come to the country annually under Labor, but current levels are nearly half that amount.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/liberal-migration-claims-rely-on-outdated-data/

Claim non-citizens can run for council in most states is misleading A claim that non-citizens can run for local council in most Australian states overlooks long-standing legislation across almost every jurisdiction.

A claim that non-citizens can run for local council in most Australian states overlooks long-standing legislation across almost every jurisdiction.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/claim-non-citizens-can-run-for-council-in-most-states-is-misleading/

Disinformation page invents gun laws feud between Musk and PM A bitter war of words between tech billionaire Elon Musk and the Australian prime minister is fake news being pushed by a disinformation page on Facebook.

A bitter war of words between tech billionaire Elon Musk and the Australian prime minister is fake news being pushed by a disinformation page on Facebook.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/disinformation-page-invents-gun-laws-feud-between-musk-and-pm/

Airport meltdown video used to stoke immigration outrage A purported video of a hammer-wielding migrant smashing up Sydney Airport actually shows a passenger's outburst more than 11,000km away.

A purported video of a hammer-wielding migrant smashing up Sydney Airport actually shows a passenger's outburst more than 11,000km away.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/airport-meltdown-video-used-to-stoke-immigration-outrage/

Foreign page uses AI videos to stir outrage against Muslims Millions of Facebook users are watching and commenting on fake, AI-generated videos of Muslims appearing to complain about life in Australia.

Millions of Facebook users are watching and commenting on fake, AI-generated videos of Muslims appearing to complain about life in Australia.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/foreign-page-uses-ai-videos-to-stir-outrage-against-muslims/

AI clips, old footage add to Iran war misinformation Synthetic footage and old, unrelated clips are being shared on social media with false claims that they show the 2026 war between the US, Israel and Iran.

Synthetic footage and old, unrelated clips are being shared on social media with false claims that they show the 2026 war between the US, Israel and Iran.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/ai-clips-old-footage-add-to-iran-war-misinformation/

Fabricated quotes exploit confusion over former premier's health Disinformation operations on Facebook are sharing fake quotes from former Victorian premier Dan Andrews and his family amid speculation about his health.

Disinformation operations on Facebook are sharing fake quotes a former state premier and his family amid speculation about his health.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/fabricated-quotes-exploit-confusion-over-former-premiers-health/

Image of a leather-clad Albanese at Mardi Gras is an AI fake Social media users are sharing an AI-generated image of Anthony Albanese wearing a leather outfit at Mardi Gras, despite him not marching in the 2026 parade.

Social media users are sharing an Al-generated image of Anthony Albanese wearing a leather outfit at Mardi Gras, despite him not marching in the 2026 parade.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/image-of-a-leather-clad-albanese-at-mardi-gras-is-an-ai-fake/

No truth to reports of Bondi attack lawsuit involving Credlin, PM A fabricated report claiming a prominent political commentator is suing the prime minister over the Bondi terror attack is being shared on Facebook.

A fabricated report claiming a prominent political commentator is suing the prime minister over the Bondi beach terror attack is being shared on Facebook.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-truth-to-reports-of-bondi-attack-lawsuit-involving-credlin-pm/

Misspelt One Nation corflute revealed as workplace prank A spelling mistake in a supposed One Nation campaign sign for the Farrer by-election is the result of a joke between work colleagues.

A spelling mistake in a supposed One Nation campaign sign for the Farrer by-election is the result of a joke between work colleagues

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/misspelt-one-nation-corflute-revealed-as-workplace-prank/

Foreign trolls target Bob Katter with AI-generated health scare Foreign Facebook pages are sharing AI-generated images of veteran Queensland MP Bob Katter lying in a hospital bed.

Foreign Facebook pages are sharing AI-generated images of veteran Queensland MP Bob Katter lying in a hospital bed.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/foreign-trolls-target-bob-katter-with-ai-generated-health-scare/

Fake footage of US-Iran war floods social media Social media users are using old and AI-generated images to make false claims about military strikes in the Middle East.

Social media users are using old and AI-generated images to make false claims about military strikes in the Middle East conflict.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/fake-footage-of-us-iran-war-floods-social-media/

No truth to PM's pledge to 'investigate' Hanson Disinformation peddlers are sharing fake stories about the prime minister's response to Pauline Hanson's anti-Muslim comments.

Disinformation peddlers are sharing fake stories about the prime minister's response to Pauline Hanson's inflammatory comments about Muslims.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-truth-to-pms-pledge-to-investigate-hanson/

No, the taxpayer is not funding the building of dozens of mosques A social media video has been repurposed to make it sound as if taxpayers are funding the building of dozens of mosques in Australia.

A social media video has been repurposed to make it sound as if taxpayers are funding the building of dozens of mosques in Australia.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-the-taxpayer-is-not-funding-the-building-of-dozens-of-mosques/

Aussie dog lovers tricked by AI video of Muslims calling for beach ban A foreign-run Facebook page is using AI-generated videos to stoke outrage by dog owners against Muslims in Australia.

A foreign-run Facebook page is using AI-generated videos to stoke outrage by dog owners against Muslims in Australia.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/aussie-dog-lovers-tricked-by-ai-video-of-muslims-calling-for-beach-ban/

Misleading murder ranking used to argue for gun rights A social media post is using misleading crime statistics to make the case for more relaxed gun controls.

A social media post is using misleading crime statistics to make the case for more relaxed gun controls.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/misleading-murder-ranking-used-to-argue-for-gun-rights/

Competing claims about firefighting funding debunked Politicians are trading blows over the funding of one state's regional firefighters amid a devastating season, but their claims omit important context.

Politicians are trading blows over funding for one state's regional firefighters amid a devastating season, but their claims omit key context.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/competing-claims-about-firefighting-funding-debunked/

Australian 'immigrants' revealed to be AI creations A series of videos purporting to show migrants complaining about life in Australia is, in fact, digitally fabricated.

A series of videos purporting to show migrants complaining about life in Australia is, in fact, a synthetic creation.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/australian-immigrants-revealed-to-be-ai-creations/

Purported image of Epstein in Israel is AI-generated Social media users are sharing a fake image of Jeffrey Epstein as the US Department of Justice continues to release files related to the late sex offender.

Social media users are sharing a fake image of Jeffrey Epstein as the US Department of Justice continues to release files related to the late sex offender.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/purported-image-of-epstein-in-israel-is-ai-generated/

Foreign Facebook page using AI-generated women to stir immigration outrage A popular Facebook page sharing AI-generated videos of Australian women protesting against immigration is actually being operated from Sri Lanka.

A popular Facebook page sharing AI-generated videos of Australian women protesting against immigration is actually being operated from Sri Lanka.


https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/foreign-facebook-page-using-ai-generated-women-to-stir-immigration-outrage/

Arrest photos of fugitive Dezi are AI-generated fakes AI-generated mugshots of fugitive Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot two police officers dead, are causing confusion on social media.

AI-generated mugshots of fugitive Dezi Freeman, who allegedly shot two police officers dead, are causing confusion on social media.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/arrest-photos-of-fugitive-dezi-are-ai-generated-fakes/

Aust aid to Afghanistan misrepresented as Taliban grant Australian aid to Afghanistan is being misrepresented as a type of grant to the Taliban, which the Albanese government does not even recognise as the country's legitimate government.

Australian aid to Afghanistan is being misrepresented as a grant to the Taliban, which the Albanese government doesn't even recognise.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/aust-aid-to-afghanistan-misrepresented-as-taliban-grant/

No, government has not proposed bill to seize seniors' homes A claim that new legislation enabling the government to seize underutilised homes from older Australians is a work of fiction.

A claim that new legislation enabling the government to seize underutilised homes from older Australians is a work of fiction.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-government-has-not-proposed-bill-to-seize-seniors-homes/

Fake NZ news page flooding Facebook with AI images Dozens of impossible, AI-generated visuals of disasters, crashes and international sporting events are being posted by another self-described NZ

Dozens of impossible, AI-generated visuals of disasters, crashes and international sporting events are being posted by another self-described NZ "news" page on Facebook.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/fake-nz-news-page-flooding-facebook-with-ai-images/

Porn websites aren't exempt from child safety regulations Claims that porn websites have sidestepped regulation while the government clamps down on social media sites are misleading.

Claims that porn websites have sidestepped regulation while the government clamps down on social media sites are misleading.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/porn-websites-arent-exempt-from-child-safety-regulations/

No, Muslims were not filmed praying in front of Bondi memorial False claims are circulating that a group of Muslims who attended a Sydney rally opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit began praying in front of a memorial to victims of the Bondi attack.

False claims are circulating that a group of Muslims who attended a Sydney rally opposing Israeli President Isaac Herzog's visit began praying in front of a memorial to victims of the Bondi attack.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-muslims-were-not-filmed-praying-in-front-of-bondi-memorial/

False claim about 10 new laws targeting seniors sparks online outrage Fake news targeting Australian seniors on social media has reached a new peak with a video falsely claiming there are 10 new laws aiming to turn them into criminals.

Fake news targeting Australian seniors on social media has reached a new peak with a video falsely claiming there are 10 new laws aiming to turn them into criminals.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/false-claim-about-10-new-laws-targeting-seniors-sparks-online-outrage/

Claim about ethnic births in NZ doesn't match official data An anti-immigration leaflet has massively understated the number of babies of European ethnicity being born in New Zealand.

An anti-immigration leaflet has massively understated the number of babies of European ethnicity being born in New Zealand.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/claim-about-ethnic-births-in-nz-doesnt-match-official-data/

No, Albanese government has not scrapped citizenship oath Claims that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese changed the oath that new Australian citizens are required to take are baseless.

Claims that Prime Minister Anthony Albanese changed the oath that new Australian citizens are required to take are baseless.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/no-albanese-government-has-not-scrapped-citizenship-oath/

NZ 'media outlet' misrepresents news with AI images and video An expert says a Facebook page's use of AI-generated

An expert says a Facebook page's use of AI-generated "news" images is undermining trust in legitimate news media outlets.

https://www.aap.com.au/factcheck/nz-media-outlet-misrepresents-news-with-ai-images-and-video/