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May 01, 2025

Position paper: Lobbying

In any democracy, lobbying is crucial to the political process, allowing constituents to be heard, facilitating public consultation, and contributing to more informed decision-making.

But when access to policymakers becomes skewed in favor of powerful entities with disproportionate wealth and influence, the integrity of democratic governance is at risk.

Lobbying in Australia presents significant transparency and accountability concerns, which must be addressed to prevent undue influence and restore public trust in government.

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