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RMIT ABC Fact Check
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RMIT ABC Fact Check determines the accuracy of claims by politicians, public figures, advocacy groups and institutions engaged in the public debate. It is a partnership between RMIT University and the ABC, combining academic excellence and the best of Australian journalism to inform the public through an independent, non-partisan voice.
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Fact Check: Coalition in the ballpark on household savings from axing the carbon tax
Prime Minister Tony Abbott and Environment Minister Greg Hunt claim axing the carbon price will save households an average of $550 next financial year.
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Fact Check: Do vegetarians weigh less and have lower risk of disease than meat-eaters?
Animal rights group PETA claims vegetarians and vegans weigh less than meat eaters and have a reduced risk of diseases such as cancer, heart disease, diabetes and strokes.
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Fact Check: Will the ACT's marriage equality bill survive a High Court challenge?
ACT Chief Minister Katy Gallagher claims the ACT's marriage equality laws can operate concurrently with the federal Marriage Act.
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Fact Check: Can Australia become the world's leading LNG exporter?
Industry Minister Ian Macfarlane claims Australia is set to become the world's second largest or largest exporter of LNG.
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Fact Check: MP expenses: Are the rules clear?
Labor leadership contender Anthony Albanese claims the rules on MP entitlements are "pretty clear".