Australian Skeptics Inc. – Bias and Credibility

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• Overall, we rate Australian Skeptics Pro-Science based on using a pro-science methodology to investigate claims.

Detailed Report

Bias Rating: PRO-SCIENCE
Factual Reporting: HIGH
Country: Australia
Press Freedom Rating: MOSTLY FREE
Media Type: Website
Traffic/Popularity: Minimal Traffic
MBFC Credibility Rating: HIGH CREDIBILITY

History

Founded in 1980, Australian Skeptics is a loose confederation of groups across Australia that investigate paranormal and pseudo-scientific claims from a responsible scientific viewpoint. According to their about page, they investigate claims that “range from what we might call the lighter end of the scale (UFOs, monsters, and ghosts) where the most you can lose is probably some money or a little time, to those very dark areas of psychic schemes and quack cures where the results can be dangerous, damaging or even fatal.” They also publish The Skeptic Magazine.

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Funded by / Ownership

Australian Skeptics is funded through donations and grants and a shop that sells merchandise and memberships.

Analysis / Bias

In review, the website for Australian Skeptics provides news about those involved with the organization and educational resources for teachers. They do not provide news. In general, they are a pro-science organization that promotes science and rational inquiry.

Failed Fact Checks

• None in the Last 5 years

Overall, we rate Australian Skeptics Pro-Science based on using a pro-science methodology to investigate claims. (D. Van Zandt 1/19/2017) Updated (03/15/2022)

Source: https://www.skeptics.com.au/