Lobby Reform

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The Ask

That the House of Representatives pass legislation to establish a mandatory public register of lobbyists, require proactive disclosure of meetings with Ministers and officials, and implement a “cooling-off” period for former Ministers and senior officials.

The Reform

Three pillars for public trust

01 / 03
Register
A public list of who is paid to influence our politicians
Mandatory
Public and searchable
Who they lobby for
Updated regularly
Statutory framework

02 / 03
Disclosure
Making it public when lobbyists meet with Ministers
Proactive reporting
Ministers & officials
No hidden meetings
Open by default

03 / 03
Cooling-off
A rule that stops politicians walking into lobbying jobs the day they leave Parliament
Former Ministers
Senior officials
Closes the revolving door
Protects integrity