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Recycled letter's dodgy maths on C02 rise is bad for the planet

A claim rising carbon dioxide levels are minuscule is based on a flimsy understanding of how to calculate percentage increases.

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Emergency call study at the heart of anti-vaxx misinformation

A post claims new research proves COVID-19 vaccines raise the risk of heart attacks for young people.

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PM on shaky foundations with claim about policy for first home buyers

Scott Morrison has attempted to play down fears over his super-for-housing scheme.

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Treasurer exaggerates scale of renewable energy boom

Josh Frydenberg claims government plans helped drive tens of billions of dollars in investment in the sector.

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Social media posts about MP's travel expenses come up short

Long-running but false claims that David Littleproud spent $22,000 of taxpayers' money on a 84km trip have resurfaced.

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