Soofia Tariq

Sydney

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Federal Political Journalist at SBS

Journo @aapfactcheck Previously @SBSNews @canberratimes @GuardianAus

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Virgin River star Martin Henderson embroiled in global catfish saga as scammers create hundreds of fake Facebook accounts

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Soofia Tariq

Hundreds of Facebook accounts purporting to be New Zealand actor Martin Henderson are targeting vulnerable women with promises of getting to know the Hollywood heartthrob intimately. AAP FactCheck has discovered the fake accounts following recent reports a US woman lost $375,000 believing she was in a relationship with the Virgin River star. Experts say the accounts use images and stories about the 50-year-old to specifically target middle-aged women perceived to have poor digital literacy skills.
Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

1 month ago | thewest.com.au | Soofia Tariq
Fake NZ actor accounts target vulnerable women

1 month ago | canberratimes.com.au | Soofia Tariq

Hundreds of fake accounts on Facebook purport to be New Zealand star Martin Henderson. Photo: Facebook/AAPHundreds of Facebook accounts purporting to be New Zealand actor Martin Henderson are targeting vulnerable women with promises of getting to know the Hollywood heartthrob intimately.
Coalition's claim on Australia's electricity bills isn't the full picture

1 month ago | crikey.com.au | Soofia Tariq

With electricity prices shaping up to be a hot-button issue at the upcoming federal election, the Coalition has claimed we’re paying some of the world’s most expensive electricity bills, but experts say global comparisons are complicated. Both Opposition Leader Peter Dutton and energy spokesperson Ted O’Brien have made the claim while taking aim at Labor’s future energy plans.
Aotearoa was not 'invented' by NZ politician

2 months ago | nit.com.au | Soofia Tariq |Giovanni Torre

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDWilliam Pember Reeves invented the name Aotearoa for his book about New Zealand. OUR VERDICTFalse. The word Aotearoa, and its use to refer to New Zealand, predates the book. AAP FACTCHECK - The name Aotearoa was not created by historian and politician William Pember Reeves in 1887, despite social media claims. The claim relates to the name of Reeves' 1898 - not 1887 - history of New Zealand, titled The Long White Cloud, Ao Tea Roa.
Fact check: No, a Queensland solar farm was not "smashed" by wild weather

Jan 21, 2025 | reneweconomy.com.au | Soofia Tariq

WHAT WAS CLAIMED: A news report shows damage caused by hail and wind at a Queensland solar farm. OUR VERDICT: False. The news report is fake and the 2018 image depicts a solar farm in Puerto Rico. The 2018 image shows a solar facility in Puerto Rico, which has been edited to look like a recent news report using a graphics template. The claim about damage to a solar farm appeared a Facebook post after wet and windy weather thrashed parts of Queensland earlier in January.
Indigenous people did not wipe out pygmy population in Australia

Nov 26, 2024 | nit.com.au | Soofia Tariq

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDIndigenous people wiped out a pygmy population that existed in Australia before them. OUR VERDICTFalse. Extensive evidence shows Indigenous people were the only people to settle on the Australian landmass prior to the arrival of the British. Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander readers are warned that the following article may contain images of deceased persons.
No, anti-Islamophobia envoy can't 'prosecute' people for insulting Islam

Oct 3, 2024 | crikey.com.au | Soofia Tariq

The new anti-Islamophobia envoy can prosecute anyone who insults Islam on social media. False. The role doesn’t have the legal power to initiate criminal proceedings. The new anti-Islamophobia envoy can prosecute Australians who insult Islam online, social media users claim. This is false. The role is advisory and doesn’t have the power to pursue criminal proceedings against people.
Claim about Maori's customary marine title powers misleads

Sep 30, 2024 | nit.com.au | Soofia Tariq

WHAT WAS CLAIMEDMaori groups with a customary marine title (CMT) can block beach access and prevent fishing by declaring an area a sacred site or making a "stay away" order. OUR VERDICTMisleading.
Red flag over Russian operation targeting Aust media

Sep 18, 2024 | newcastleherald.com.au | Soofia Tariq

An investigation involving media groups has uncovered a disinformation campaign linked to Russia. Photo: Dan Peled/AAP PHOTOSA co-ordinated disinformation campaign targeting the Australian media has been directly linked to Russia and is ramping up ahead of the US presidential election, a report says. Subscribe now for unlimited access.

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