Online influencers spreading misinformation about Australia's indigenous referendum

Ahead of Australia's upcoming referendum to constitutionally recognize the country's indigenous people, online influencers are spreading misinformation and playing a significant role in the debate. These influencers, who gained prominence during the COVID-19 pandemic, are circulating a wide range of falsehoods about the referendum, including conspiracy theories and baseless claims. The virality of these posts and the subsequent decline in support for the referendum indicate the impact of misinformation on public opinion. Misinformation researchers and political experts believe that the spread of false information is affecting Australians who are making decisions about the referendum based on unverified and inaccurate content.