The Guardian has published its daily corrections and clarifications column for June 21, 2026, addressing inaccuracies in previously published material. The corrections cover a range of topics, including politics, science, and culture, and aim to maintain the newspaper's commitment to accuracy and transparency.
Misattributed Quote Corrected
An article published on June 19 about the federal budget incorrectly attributed a quote to Treasurer Jim Chalmers. The quote, which stated that the budget would deliver a surplus within three years, was actually made by an unnamed Treasury official. The error occurred during the editing process, and the online version has been updated to reflect the correct source. The Guardian regrets the mistake.
Incorrect Date in Climate Feature
A feature on the government's climate policy, published on June 18, stated that the landmark emissions reduction target was announced in 2023. In fact, the target was announced in 2022. The error was introduced during fact-checking and has been corrected in the online article. The print edition will carry a correction in the next day's issue.
Other Corrections
- An article on June 17 about the Sydney housing market misstated the median house price as $1.5 million; the correct figure is $1.4 million, according to data from Domain.
- A review of the film 'The Last Wave' on June 16 incorrectly listed the director as George Miller; the director is Peter Weir.
- An obituary for former senator John Black on June 15 erroneously stated that he served as minister for transport; he served as minister for communications.
The Guardian encourages readers to report any errors they find by emailing corrections@theguardian.com. All corrections are reviewed by the editorial team and published in this column as soon as possible.
