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Misinformation was rife during the 2025 election. New research shows many people were unable to identify it

  • Written by Sora Park, Professor of Communication, News & Media Research Centre, University of Canberra

Misinformation has become a routine part of daily life, shaping public discourse and distorting perceptions. A new report reveals that in the two weeks prior to the 2025 federal election, almost two-thirds (60%) of adults reported coming across election misinformation. Only 19% didn’t come across it and 21% were unsure.

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