Fact-Check: Viral Video Claiming Blanket Ban on Pakistani Visas to Australia Is AI-Generated
AFP debunked a viral AI-generated video that falsely claimed Australia had cancelled all visas for Pakistani nationals. No such ban exists; the government’s post-Bondi measures target individual extremists, not entire nationalities. The hoax briefly unsettled Pakistani students and business travellers, highlighting the need for quick fact-checking and clear employer communication.
Dec 20, 2025
