Media Bias Fact Check (MBFC) publishes daily vetted fact checks from verified IFCN-approved sources. Each claim is independently reviewed for accuracy and context.
Claimant: Social Media (Australia)
Claim: Fifty percent of Australia’s population is now on welfare.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Official social services data shows that 20–25% of Australians receive income support—not 50%. Experts say the exaggerated figure misrepresents welfare statistics and ignores distinctions between temporary benefits and long-term support programs.
Date: 11/16/2025
Last Updated on November 17, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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