Sora Park

Sora Park is a Professor of Communication at the University of Canberra and the Director of the News & Media Research Centre.

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

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

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.

Social media takes over as main source of news as trust falls

Social media takes over as main source of news as trust falls

A major global survey reveals that social media has overtaken news sites as Australians' main source of news amid falling trust in news, growing concern over misinformation, and rising news avoidance.