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Every fact-check applies a rigorous verdict scale — True, Mostly True, Misleading,
Unsupported, Disputed, or False. Each claim is assessed against authoritative sources
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An investigation alleges that BHP has exploited the NSW workers' compensation insurance scheme icare to cover coal mining injury claims instead of using the industry-specific Coal Mines Insurance, effectively subsidising the company at the expense of other NSW businesses. The article documents alleged misclassification of workers, fake employment arrangements, and systemic under-reporting of workplace injuries at BHP's Mt Arthur coal mine.
The NSW Legislative Council released a report on 21 September 2026 detailing widespread governance, transparency and accounting issues at NSW universities, with particular focus on consultant spending, conflicts of interest, and data sharing practices. The report makes 20 recommendations to improve accountability, including restrictions on consultant engagement and prohibitions on sharing student and staff data with private third parties.