RMIT ABC Fact Check

RMIT ABC Fact Check We’re not about gotcha, we aim to inform & add value to the national conversation. This is an offi We examine statements for their accuracy.

While traditional journalism draws on facts for stories, in fact checking the facts are the stories. RMIT ABC Fact Check determines the accuracy of claims by politicians, public figures, advocacy groups and institutions engaged in the public debate. Fact Check takes our responsibility as a part of the public broadcaster seriously and we adhere to ABC editorial policies. The world of fact checking

goes beyond the tumult and shouting of politics and politicians. Medicine, science, environment, business and the major social issues of our time are also up for scrutiny. We’re constantly looking for statements to check and claims to test and we welcome your suggestions. But please be aware that even if we might like to, we can’t check all claims, and will look to you, our audience to help us find the ones that resonate. We want to add value to the national conversation, and inform the debate. In deciding what to check we’ll first decide if the facts in question can be forensically verified. We will steer clear of opinion and exaggerated political rhetoric. We’re not about minor errors or gotcha moments. We think the burden of proof should fall on those who make the claims, so we’ll always try and find out what evidence they have to support assertions. We know that statements can be both right and wrong depending on when they were said so our determinations are will be based on evidence available at the time. Everything will be double checked before publication and you’ll be able to see our working, with links to our research published alongside each fact check. We want to be 100 per cent accurate. If we make a mistake we will correct it and revise the determination. We may also issue clarifications and updates with an editor's note if and when facts change. We know reasonable people can differ on the facts, so we encourage comment on determinations. We do not see our conclusions as the last word. We’re not interested in tabloid terminology to classify statements as true, false or outright lies. We intend calling a statement for what it is: whether that’s accurate, inaccurate, misleading or true but quoted out of context. We’re not interested in humiliation or ridicule, and we don’t barrack for a particular point of view. Our aim is to inform without fear or favour. Finally, we reserve the right to moderate all comments on this page. Personal abuse and defamatory comments will not be tolerated as they have no place in informed debate. In accordance with Facebook's terms (http://www.facebook.com/terms_pages.php) Content may be deleted as per ABC Online Terms of Use (Section 3): http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm People who don't comply with these conditions of use may be blocked. Please join the discussion here, on our website www.abc.net.au/factcheck and on twitter () – we want to hear from you.

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While traditional journalism draws on facts for stories, in fact checking the facts are the stories. 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. RMIT ABC Fact Check takes its responsibility as a part of the public broadcaster seriously and we adhere to ABC editorial policies. We examine statements for their accuracy. The world of fact checking goes beyond the tumult and shouting of politics and politicians. Medicine, science, environment, business and the major social issues of our time are also up for scrutiny. We’re constantly looking for statements to check and claims to test and we welcome your suggestions. But please be aware that even if we might like to, we can’t check all claims, and will look to you, our audience to help us find the ones that resonate. We want to add value to the national conversation, and inform the debate. In deciding what to check we’ll first decide if the facts in question can be forensically verified. We will steer clear of opinion and exaggerated political rhetoric. We’re not about minor errors or gotcha moments. We think the burden of proof should fall on those who make the claims, so we’ll always try and find out what evidence they have to support assertions. We know that statements can be both right and wrong depending on when they were said so our determinations are will be based on evidence available at the time. Everything will be double checked before publication and you’ll be able to see our working, with links to our research published alongside each fact check. We want to be 100 per cent accurate. If we make a mistake we will correct it and revise the determination. We may also issue clarifications and updates with an editor's note if and when facts change. We know reasonable people can differ on the facts, so we encourage comment on determinations. We do not see our conclusions as the last word. We’re not interested in tabloid terminology to classify statements as true, false or outright lies. We intend calling a statement for what it is: whether that’s accurate, inaccurate, misleading or true but quoted out of context. We’re not interested in humiliation or ridicule, and we don’t barrack for a particular point of view. Our aim is to inform without fear or favour. Finally, we reserve the right to moderate all comments on this page. Personal abuse and defamatory comments will not be tolerated as they have no place in informed debate. In accordance with Facebook's terms (http://www.facebook.com/terms_pages.php) Content may be deleted as per ABC Online Terms of Use (Section 3): http://www.abc.net.au/conditions.htm People who don't comply with these conditions of use may be blocked. Please join the discussion here, on our website www.abc.net.au/factcheck and on twitter (@ABCFactCheck) – we want to hear from you.