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Politics is about persuading voters about priorities.
To do so, facts are important, but they can also be misused in an attempt to win the debate.
Here the facts fight back. This site presents the facts to help keep the debate clean and to persuade politicians and others to stick to the facts.
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Can tampons be given tax-exempt status without state approval?> Check the facts

Can tampons be given tax-exempt status without state approval?> Check the facts

June 2, 2015
Society

The claim “Any changes to the GST are a matter for the states.” Tony Abbott The evidence Subsection 38-47 of the A New Tax System (Goods…

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Does negative gearing keep rent prices low? > Check the facts

Does negative gearing keep rent prices low? > Check the facts

May 5, 2015
Economy, Society

Claim: Negative gearing keeps rent prices low. Treasurer Joe Hockey recently defended the practice of negative gearing investment properties. “If you change negative gearing then…

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Cut tax and increase revenue? > Check the facts

Cut tax and increase revenue? > Check the facts

August 21, 2014
Economy, Government

Senator Day claimed on Sky News that: “evidence from around the world is that if you want more revenue, and I’m not suggesting we give…

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Petrol tax: progressive or regressive> Check the facts

Petrol tax: progressive or regressive> Check the facts

August 14, 2014
Economy, Government, Society, Transport

Treasurer Joe Hockey has said “the poorest people either don’t have cars or actually don’t drive very far in many cases.” The Treasure also said…

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Rich pay half their income in tax? > Check the facts

Rich pay half their income in tax? > Check the facts

August 7, 2014
Equality, Government, Society

Earlier this week, data released by Treasury under a Freedom of Information request, were published in the media that showed Treasury predictions the Abbott Government’s…

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Are taxes a barrier to prosperity? > Check the facts

Are taxes a barrier to prosperity? > Check the facts

December 18, 2013
Economy, Government

Who: ‘One thing is for sure: no country has ever taxed its way to prosperity’. Treasurer Joe Hockey, delivering the Mid-year Economic and Fiscal Outlook….

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Does cutting company tax increase wages? > Check the facts

Does cutting company tax increase wages? > Check the facts

August 26, 2013
Economy

Who: “By cutting corporate taxes we…boost real wage growth,” The Coalition’s ‘Our Plan’. The claim: That wages will increase as businesses pass on the reduction…

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Could a future federal government override the States on GST changes? > Check the facts

Could a future federal government override the States on GST changes? > Check the facts

August 14, 2013
Economy, Government

Who: “The GST cannot be changed without the agreement of all the states and territories.” Tony Abbott “No federal government can change the GST without…

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Will the Coalition's company tax cut cost $5 billion? > Check the facts

Will the Coalition’s company tax cut cost $5 billion? > Check the facts

August 9, 2013
Economy

Who: “The Coalition’s cut to the company tax rate will cost $5 billion over the forward estimates. This reflects the direct costs to revenue from…

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Is Australia's debt to GDP ratio set to surge? > Check the facts

Is Australia’s debt to GDP ratio set to surge? > Check the facts

July 25, 2013
Economy, Government

Who: “Government debt, as a proportion of GDP, is on trend to grow from 12.1 per cent now… to 77.9 per cent of annual GDP…

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Why

Between elections governments are held to account through debate. This debate takes place in the parliament, media, in workplaces, at BBQs and parties, around the kitchen table and online.
Politicians, pundits and interest groups attempt to influence the debate and persuade us which side of the debate to take.

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Should the Australian government encourage renewable forms of energy or do we need to support fossil fuels? Is returning the budget back to surplus the number one priority and if so should be decrease spending or increase revenue? Should we focus on industrial relations or indigenous recognition?

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There are, of course, no right answers to such questions. But to use the complexity of a policy issue to cloud debate with half-truths and misrepresentation of the facts to win the debate undermines the democratic accountability of government.

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The media plays an important role in presenting an even handed account of the debate and ensuring a range of voices are heard. In turn politicians are keen to influence the debate through the media's reporting. Undue influence risks silencing some voices from the debate.
As the political debates continue Facts Fight Back will provide a timely and accessible source of information to help keep the debate clean and and ensure the public, journalists and the politicians themselves keep track of who is sticking to the facts.

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