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

97% of adult Australians have limited skills to verify information online – new report

An example of an Instagram post used in the study. Instagram/Park et al. 2024

Australians now use social media more often than any other type of media, including TV, radio and websites. While the increased use of social media platforms present new opportunities to access and engage with information, it also introduces serious challenges associated with the spread of misinformation.

The sheer volume of information available on social media is overwhelming. These platforms can be used to target people with false, manipulative and misleading claims.

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