Stop and consider

During elections there’s a lot of information to think about.

How do you know what’s true? Stop and consider what you see, hear and read that may seek to influence your vote.

Make sure you check the facts and report any information you see that may be false or misleading.

Check the source

Take time to consider if the information is:

	Reliable Is it from a reliable or recognisable source? Has it come from a credible media outlet or verified social media account? Remember – electoral laws do not regulate the truth of communication.
	Current When was it published? Just because something was shared today does not mean it is current. Always check the original source and publication date.
	Safe Could it be a scam? If you are suspicious of information being shared, it is important to think carefully before engaging.

Check our disinformation register

Our Disinformation Register tracks and rebuts prominent false and misleading statements about electoral processes in our state. It also notes any action taken by the NSW Electoral Commission.

Check the register

The NSW Electoral Commission's role

The NSW Electoral Commission is the independent agency tasked with running the NSW election. It provides reliable information on the electoral process and can investigate the authorisation of electoral communcations. We will publicly highlight and correct particularly prominent, persistent or harmful pieces of disinformation related to the electoral process.

Outside of the election process – the NSW Electoral Commission does not have a role in checking the truth of electoral communication.

_{This campaign is based on the Australian Electoral Commission’s “Stop and Consider” campaign.}