Australia’s lobbying rules ignore most lobbyists. It’s time for an overhaul

The secret world of political lobbying has been thrown into the spotlight by ABC Four Corners this week. The program examined the loopholes in lobbying regulations in the context of the Albanese government’s recent gambling reforms. Today, new research from the Australian Democracy Network uncovers core flaws in Australia’s lobbying rules. The current system allows powerful people, organisations and corporations to attempt to influence government decision-making covertly. It makes it almost…