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Scott Morrison says the government's proposed integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. Is that correct?

Prime Minister Scott Morrison says the government's proposed model for a federal integrity commission would have the powers of a royal commission. RMIT ABC Fact Check compares the two.

Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate

Fact checking Scott Morrison and Anthony Albanese in the third leaders' debate

The third leaders' debate was a much more subdued affair than the fiery, more shouty previous clash between the two leaders. But in politics, less shouting doesn't necessarily mean fewer furphies.

Cutting through the accusations and acrimony to get to the facts of the second leaders' debate

Cutting through the accusations and acrimony to get to the facts of the second leaders' debate

The second leaders' debate on the Nine Network was full of accusations and acrimony. RMIT ABC Fact Check cuts through the shouting to bring you the facts.

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Scott Morrison effectively ditches promise to establish anti-corruption commission if re-elected

Scott Morrison has effectively ditched his commitment to establish a national anti-corruption watchdog even if re-elected, refusing to budge on any changes to his preferred model and trying to blame Labor for the delays.

Centre says it has no data on phone tapping

CIC rules information not exempted under Right to Information Act, Union Home Ministry says records destroyed every six months.

Federal budget cuts to integrity bodies spark calls for independent funding

Just $67m over four years allowed for proposed – but not legislated – anti-corruption commission

The Guardian - AU

Revealed: money for educating excluded children funded Bolton bar owner’s social life

Call for ‘seismic change’ in social care system after Robert McGuinness’s use of funds

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Anne Ruston says the government's proposed federal integrity commission would have powers 'well in excess' of a royal commission. Is she correct?

Anne Ruston says the government's proposed federal integrity commission would have powers 'well in excess' of a royal commission. Is she correct?

Social Services Minister Anne Ruston says the government's model for a federal integrity commission has powers "well in excess" of a royal commission. Is that correct? RMIT ABC Fact Check investigates.

Federal anti-corruption commission ruled out before election as government refuses to introduce bill

Federal anti-corruption commission ruled out before election as government refuses to introduce bill

A national anti-corruption commission will not be established before the next federal election, with the government refusing to introduce draft legislation to Parliament unless Labor supports it.

Southern Railway pulled up for not responding to RTI petition

Southern Railway pulled up for not responding to RTI petition

CIC takes dim view of widow not getting spouse’s medical reimbursement claim info

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