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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: Joe Hockey's claim that people work half the year to pay income tax incorrect
Treasurer Joe Hockey claims Australian income tax rates are a disincentive to earn. But how much income tax do Australians pay?
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Fact Check: Labor claims unemployment in Qld highest in 11 years
Queensland Opposition Leader Annastacia Palaszczuk claims there are almost 31,000 more Queenslanders without a job since March 2012 and blames the Liberal government for the rise.
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Fact Check: Campbell Newman exaggerating crime statistics ahead of Qld poll
Queensland Premier Campbell Newman claims Queensland crime rates have "gone down very very significantly" because of Liberal policy.
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Fact Check: Do Australia, US 'compare favourably' on emissions targets?
Environment Minister Greg Hunt claims Australia's emissions reduction efforts can be compared favourably to the United States.
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Fact Check: Was Hong Kong ever promised democracy?
Martin Lee, a lawyer who helped draft Hong Kong's constitution, claims the people of Hong Kong were promised democracy.