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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: Kevin Rudd's parental leave, child care comparison incorrect
Prime Minister Kevin Rudd says the Coalition's paid parental leave scheme costs $22 billion, which he claims is more than the Government spends on childcare support.
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Fact Check: Oversimplified: '80,000 charity workers' would be affected by FBT changes
Two industry associations claim tens of thousands of charity workers would be affected by Labor's proposed changes to the way Fringe Benefits Tax can be calculated for salary sacrificed cars.
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Fact Check: Peter Dutton oversimplifies increase in elective surgery, GP waiting times
Opposition health spokesman Peter Dutton claims that under the Labor Government, Australians are waiting longer to see their GP and waiting longer for elective surgery.
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Fact Check: Labor Party ad overreaches on Coalition school funding cuts
An education advertisement released by the Federal Government claims every school in Australia will be affected by cuts planned by Opposition Leader Tony Abbott.
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Fact Check: Penny Wong selective in jobs attack on Coalition
Finance Minister Penny Wong claims there is a $2.4 billion hole in the Coalition's costing of its plan to shed 12,000 public service jobs.