Accountability
Divergences
Politicians caught contradicting their own stated positions.
When a public statement conflicts with a politician's prior positions or declared policies, we record a divergence — rated by severity and reviewed before publication.
Last detected: 8 Sept 2026, 1:40 am · Updated daily from parliamentary and media sources. Methodology
Overview
Severity overview
| Recorded | Share of total | |
|---|---|---|
| Critical | 0 | 0% |
| Major | 7 | 54% |
| Moderate | 3 | 23% |
| Minor | 3 | 23% |
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13 published divergences in the current cycle.
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| Politician | Party | Topic | Severity | Divergence | Detected | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Andrew Leigh | Australian Labor Party | Housing | major | Andrew Leigh's new statement criticizes a plan to allow Australians to access their superannuation for housing, suggesting it will increase house prices and harm retirement savings. This contrasts with his previous advocacy for measures aimed at improving housing affordability for first home buyers, indicating a shift in his stance on how to address housing issues. The reason for this change is unclear from the public record. This could impact everyday Australians by making it harder for first home buyers to enter the market, as rising house prices would further limit their ability to save for a deposit. | 08/09/2026 | published |