The 18-year-old Indigenous twins noticed misinformation about the Voice in their school community, so they and the rest of their student council did something about it.
Eighteen-year-old Wiradjuri twins Sebastian and Ella McCorry say misinformation surrounding the Voice to Parliament referendum has taken hold in their school community.Indigenous teenagers have seen misinformation about the Voice take hold among their peers
Western Sydney University Associate Professor Tanya Notley is not surprised by the twins' experience. "I think the disinformation is really impacting the younger people because it's on TikTok and it's on Facebook, and that's where all the young people are getting their information from," he said.Tap here to find all of the ABC's reporting on the upcoming Indigenous Voice to Parliament Referendum all in one place.Professor Notley said while there was a lack of media literacy among young people, Australian society in general may also be vulnerable to misinformation.
Ella McCorry says few parents read a letter her school's SRC wrote, urging people to become more informed about the Voice.Associate Professor Notley said even with improved media literacy, Australia should look at how to regulate platforms which spread misinformation.Letters, Q&As aim to educate
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