Queensland shooting sparking ‘false flag’ conspiracy theories, experts warn

Conspiracists attempting to present an alternative reality of the Wieambilla attack that left two police officers and a neighbour dead

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Experts say chilling videos posted by the couple at the centre of the deadly Queensland shooting have sparked conspiracy theories about the tragedy being a cover-up" or false flag" event.

Conspiracists have spent countless hours on encrypted apps and online forums for more than a week, attempting to present an alternative reality of the shooting that left two officers and a neighbour dead.

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