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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: Christine Milne in the ballpark on cost of Coalition's Nauru tent city
Greens leader Christine Milne claims the Coalition's 'tent city' on Nauru will cost $1.9 billion over four years.
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Fact Check: Scott Morrison correct on 'illegal entry' of people without a visa
Opposition immigration spokesman Scott Morrison claims people illegally enter Australia when they arrive without a valid visa, and that the term 'illegal entry' is used in international conventions.
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Fact Check: Kevin Rudd correct on Paul's references to slavery in the Bible
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd claims St Paul said in the New Testament, 'slaves be obedient to your masters'.
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Fact Check: Greens Senator Scott Ludlam exaggerates rent increases
Greens Senator Scott Ludlam claims rental prices have doubled across the country and tripled in the ACT, Queensland and WA since 2000.
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Fact Check: Christopher Pyne exaggerates trade training centre rollout figures
Opposition education spokesman Christopher Pyne claims the Government has built only 230 trade training centres of the 2,650 promised by Kevin Rudd in 2007.