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We fact checked Scott Morrison on the Coalition's federal integrity commission. Here's what we found
Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government's proposed model for a federal integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. RMIT ABC Fact Check compares the two.
This pervasive furphy on Australia's emissions was repeated throughout the campaign
Politicians were spinning hard for Australian's votes during the 2022 election. So who got their facts straight, and who missed the mark?
Does the fossil fuel industry really receive $10b in federal subsidies a year?
Greens Leader Adam Bandt says the fossil fuel industry receives $10 billion in federal subsidies per year. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers.
Labor says the Coalition has a plan to cut Medicare if re-elected. Is there any evidence?
For the third election in a row, Labor is running a campaign to convince you that the Coalition has a plan to cut Medicare if re-elected. How do the claims stack up, and is there any evidence?
We fact checked Michael Sukkar on the levels of first home buyers. Here's what we found
Housing Minister Michael Sukkar says the Coalition is responsible for getting the level of first home buyers to its highest in 15 years. RMIT ABC Fact Check runs the numbers.
The Coalition says Labor has a plan to introduce a 'sneaky carbon tax'. Is there any evidence?
The Coalition has been running a campaign to convince you that Labor plans to introduce a "sneaky carbon tax". But is there any evidence to their claims, or is it just a scare campaign?
We fact checked Josh Frydenberg on emissions reductions compared to NZ, Canada and the OECD. Here's what we found
Treasurer Josh Frydenberg says Australia has achieved a reduction in emissions of 20 per cent on 2005 levels, which he says is greater than New Zealand, Canada and the OECD. RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.
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We looked into the conservative lobby group taking on former rugby star David Pocock. Here's what we found.
RMIT ABC Fact Check
Conservative lobby group Advance Australia has independent ACT Senate candidate David Pocock in its sights, with Facebook advertising data revealing that the group's offensive against the former rugby star is disproportionate to its campaigning against any other candidate.
Posted We fact checked Morrison and Albanese at the third leaders' debate. Here's what we found
RMIT ABC Fact Check
The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies.
Posted Updated The current government is a prolific user of 'the gag'. But there's another which comes out on top
RMIT ABC Fact Check
Independent MP for the seat of Indi, Helen Haines, says the current government has moved to gag debate in parliament more than any government in history. RMIT ABC Fact Check crunches the numbers.
Posted Updated We fact checked Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese at the second leaders' debate. Here's what we found
RMIT ABC Fact Check
The second leaders' debate on the Nine Network was full of accusations and acrimony. RMIT ABC Fact Check cuts through the shouting to bring you the facts.
Posted Updated Is a 'death tax' built into Labor's low-income housing scheme? Here's what we found
RMIT ABC Fact Check
Aspects of Labor's newly unveiled affordable housing scheme have been likened to a "death tax", but tax specialists have shot down those suggestions.
Posted Updated We fact-checked Penny Wong on the Coalition's foreign aid to Solomon Islands. Here's what we found
RMIT ABC Fact Check
Shadow Minister for Foreign Affairs Penny Wong says the Coalition has spent 28 per cent less on development assistance to the Solomon Islands than Labor did when last in government. Is that correct?
Posted Updated We fact checked Anthony Albanese on the size of the debt and deficit. Here's what we found
RMIT ABC Fact Check
Opposition Leader Anthony Albanese says that debt and deficit in Australia have never been higher. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at the history books.
Posted A footy legend said 'heart issues and Bell's palsy has gone through the roof since the boosters'. Is he correct?
RMIT ABC Fact Check
Despite what AFL legend Matthew Lloyd has claimed, there is no evidence to suggest heart issues "have gone through the roof" as a result of COVID-19 vaccines.
Posted Updated Jim Chalmers says the Coalition has taxed, borrowed and spent more than the last Labor government. Is that correct?
RMIT ABC Fact Check
Shadow Treasurer Jim Chalmers says the current government has taxed, borrowed and spent more than the previous Labor government. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes a look at his claim.
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