Morrison

• This is a timely change, as we are seeing an increase of both disinformation and misinformation being spread about the First Nations Voice to Parliament.
• Both refer to the spread of political information that is false and misleading.
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  The Voice isn't apartheid or a veto over parliament – this misinformation is undermining democratic debate

What misinformation have we been hearing so far?

• He claimed the advertisement “Our Vote, Our Future” had “crossed the line” and leans in favour of the “yes” campaign.
• This is an example of misinformation.
• This exact slogan has been used by the electoral commission to encourage Indigenous people to enrol to vote in previous elections over the years.

The dangers of misinformation and how to identify it

• Distrust and scepticism are healthy to a degree, but extreme distrust can fuel harmful conspiracy theories.
• These conspiracies have placed lives at risk, as shown throughout the COVID pandemic, whereby unfounded medical treatments and fear of vaccines took centre stage in many misinformation campaigns.
• Identifying misinformation in politics can be complex because it is a space where regular debates occur.
• Many of those who peddled Trump’s election lies stood to be promoted, or had electoral self-interest in pursuing the line.

How can you protect yourself against misinformation?

• When you hear commentary around the Voice, be on the lookout for language that may be used to elicit strong emotional responses, instead of encouraging logical thinking.
• Words such as “apartheid”, “divided” or even “racist” may be used intentionally to elicit strong emotions.
• However, there are resources available that can help with navigating this referendum and making an informed choice:


As the referendum date approaches, and each of the campaigns seek to persuade you, remember some claims may evoke emotions, or surprise, and their motivations may not always be truthful. A healthy dose of scepticism, and a search for the truth, will help you to find your own voice in this important referendum.

• Showcasing mastery of the economic knowledge that helps young people achieve financial goals throughout their lives, student teams from Carmel High School of Carmel, Indiana, and Mt.
• Hebron High School of Ellicott City, Maryland, each earned first place finishes in divisions of the Council for Economic Education’s 2023 National Economics Challenge (NEC).
• With support from the Wells Fargo Foundation, more than 6,500 high school students entered the unique competition that engages, motivates and rewards high school students for their knowledge of economic principles and the world’s changing global economy.
• Teams from Arizona, Connecticut, Georgia, New Hampshire, New York and Texas also earned finalist honors in the two NEC divisions.

• TORONTO, May 16, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) -- Jamieson Wellness Inc. (“Jamieson Wellness” or the “Company”) (TSX:JWEL) announced today that it has closed its previously announced agreement to partner with DCP Capital (“DCP”) pursuant to which DCP has contributed $47.4 million ($35 million in USD) in capital in exchange for a 33% interest in the Company’s Chinese operations.
• This partnership with DCP is another significant step forward in the Company’s growth plans in its fastest growing market.
• “DCP has decades of experience building international brands in China,” said Mike Pilato, President and CEO of Jamieson Wellness.
• DCP’s partnership will support our expanding infrastructure and marketing plans for the Chinese market, as well as the overall growth aspirations of Jamieson Wellness, globally.

• The Tahlo Lake property is 8 km northwest of American Eagle Gold’s (TSXV: AE) NAK Property.
• “Our Exploration team has initiated this initial mag survey to gain a better understanding of the geology and structure of the property,” noted Mr. Mark Ireton, Victory President and CEO.
• Geophysical data and preparation of maps deployed industry-standard Geosoft algorithms and mapping software to show the geomagnetic properties of the survey area.
• The Tahlo Lake survey block was flown in a systematic low-level grid pattern as determined by Victory Battery Metals.