Registration requirements and lobbying bans for former government representatives
Lobbying (Improving Government Honesty and Trust) Bill 2025
Independent Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
Introduced by: Monique Ryan (IND), David Pocock (IND)
Links to official parliament websites
Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Unregistered lobbyists cannot conduct lobbying activities.
Former government representatives meeting specific criteria are banned from lobbying.
The Commissioner can investigate alleged breaches of the law following a referral.
Registered lobbyists and listed persons must follow specific compliance obligations.
Government representatives must follow specific compliance obligations.
Ministers must make their diaries public.
The Australian Government Directory must list current and former senior ministerial staffers.