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Claimant: Social Media (Australia)
Claim: Robert Irwin refused to wear an LGBTQI pin at a Sydney gala and spoke out against “forced symbolism.”
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Irwin was in the United States at the time of the alleged event. The quotes attributed to him were fabricated, and no legitimate outlet has reported such a statement or incident.
Date: 11/03/2025
Last Updated on November 3, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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