Exclusive: Posts that falsely claim Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton are targeting Chinese Australians are cited by experts as examples of disinformation

Disinformation experts have accused migration agents of sharing false information about Anthony Albanese and Peter Dutton on the Chinese social media app Rednote to win clients, including claims Australia has turned “wicked” and is actively targeting Chinese people.

While the posts have had limited traction so far, the experts have highlighted them as an example of political disinformation being spread on a platform that is increasingly popular with Chinese Australians, who could decide the outcome in several marginal seats.

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