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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

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Severity overview

RecordedShare of total
Critical00%
Major754%
Moderate323%
Minor323%
RecordedShare of total

Critical

Recorded0
Share of total0%

Major

Recorded7
Share of total54%

Moderate

Recorded3
Share of total23%

Minor

Recorded3
Share of total23%

13 published divergences in the current cycle.

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PoliticianPartyTopicSeverityDivergenceDetectedStatus
Malcolm RobertsPauline Hanson's One Nation PartyEconomymajor

The new statement suggests a lack of accountability for certain individuals in positions of power, which contradicts past statements advocating for transparency and the potential redaction of personal details. This divergence is significant as it raises concerns about governance and oversight, potentially impacting public trust and the integrity of institutions that affect everyday Australians, including farmers and small business owners who rely on fair practices.

27/08/2026published