Last checked for updates: 23 October 2026

Current bills about: lobbying

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FED Lobbying Bans for Unregistered Lobbyists and Former Government Representatives

Lobbying (Improving Government Honesty and Trust) Bill 2025

government ethics government transparency lobbying political influence public disclosure

Independent Bill

26 May 2026: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

FED Civil Penalties and Tender Bans for Corporations Making Political Gifts

Electoral Legislation Amendment (Fairer Contracts and Grants) Bill 2023

corporate gifts election funding government contracts lobbying political donations politics

Private Member's Bill

23 Jul 2025: MPs in the first house are debating whether this bill is a good idea in principle.

Senate

House of Representatives

Assent

[no bill text published] FED Registration and Conduct Requirements for Lobbyists and Government Representatives

Lobbying (Improving Government Honesty and Trust) Bill 2025 (No. 2)

government government ethics lobbying ministerial diaries political influence public transparency

Independent Bill

26 May 2026: This bill has lapsed and is no longer under discussion.

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

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