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What we can and cannot fact-check

Statements can be both accurate and inaccurate, depending on when they were said. 

For us to fact-check a claim or statement, it must be:

  • made in public and which can be attributed to a specific person (e.g., a politician or campaigner) or organisation" like a report)
  • an assertion or allegation that can be validated or refuted (to a degree)
  • based on past or present actions (i.e., not speculative about the future)
  • a statement of fact. We cannot fact-check an opinion

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RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business - Artwork 'Luwaytini' by Mark Cleaver, Palawa.

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Acknowledgement of Country

RMIT University acknowledges the people of the Woi wurrung and Boon wurrung language groups of the eastern Kulin Nation on whose unceded lands we conduct the business of the University. RMIT University respectfully acknowledges their Ancestors and Elders, past and present. RMIT also acknowledges the Traditional Custodians and their Ancestors of the lands and waters across Australia where we conduct our business.