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Andrea Carson, Associate Professor, Department of Politics, Media and Philosophy, La Trobe University

Fact-checking can actually harm trust in media: new research

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With a federal election expected in May, at a time of great upheaval at home and around the world, the need for trusted media to accurately inform voters’ choices and debunk myths will be critical.

Yet studies show about two-thirds of Australians are worried about misinformation, especially about COVID-19, and do not know who or what to trust.

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