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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| 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| David Littleproud | National Party | Defence | moderate | David Littleproud's new statement suggests that the Bondi massacre could have been prevented by better enforcement of existing laws rather than creating new ones. This contrasts with his earlier assertion that the perpetrators should never have had access to firearms, indicating a shift in focus from systemic failures in gun access to failures in law enforcement. The change in emphasis may reflect a response to public sentiment regarding gun control and safety. This could impact everyday Australians by influencing discussions on gun regulations and public safety measures, particularly for those concerned about violent crime. | 07/09/2026 | published |