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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Angus Taylor | Liberal Party | Economy | major | Angus Taylor's new statement criticizes Labor's policies, suggesting they are detrimental to future generations. This contrasts sharply with his previous statements where he accused Labor of imposing higher taxes and harming small businesses. The shift in tone may reflect a strategic pivot to emphasize the long-term consequences of Labor's economic policies. This could impact everyday Australians by potentially increasing financial burdens on families and small business owners if taxes rise as he suggests. | 01/09/2026 | published |
| Angus Taylor | Liberal Party | — | minor | Taylor claimed electricity prices rose 28% under Labor. ABS and AER data show the actual increase was closer to 14-18% depending on the state, with wholesale prices declining in the most recent quarter. | 09/06/2026 | published |