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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Anthony Chisholm | Australian Labor Party | Economy | moderate | The new statement indicates support for a new gambling system at the Commonwealth level, which contrasts with past statements where Chisholm opposed amendments to a gambling reform bill. This divergence suggests a shift in approach to gambling regulation, which could impact everyday Australians by potentially altering the landscape of gambling harm measures and the responsibilities of gambling companies. | 27/08/2026 | published |