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The Guardian - AU
The Guardian - AU
National
Ben Smee Queensland state correspondent

Queensland urged to use TikTok and ‘trusted influencers’ to combat misinformation during natural disasters

A resident walks on a flooded street in Brisbane during ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred
Government warnings about the dangers of entering flood waters, like these in Brisbane created by ex-Tropical Cyclone Alfred, need to go out on social media platforms such as TikTok, a study has found. Photograph: Albert Perez/Getty Images

Queensland authorities should consider using influencers – and fewer politicians – to better communicate with people during natural disasters, says a study that found there was a “critical need” to modernise emergency messaging to counter misinformation on social media.

Disaster briefings have become a rite of passage for political leaders in Queensland, and are often viewed as a test of leadership.

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