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Claimant: Social Media (Australia)
Claim: Victoria’s Indigenous treaty will cost taxpayers $2.34 billion annually.
Rating: FALSE
Explanation: Official government figures estimate the treaty will cost about $70 million per year—far below the claimed $2.34 billion. The exaggerated figure circulating online has no basis in budget documents or expert analysis.
Date: 11/18/2025
Last Updated on November 19, 2025 by Media Bias Fact Check
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