Lobbying Bans for Unregistered Lobbyists and Former Government Representatives
Lobbying (Improving Government Honesty and Trust) Bill 2025
Independent BillSenate
House of Representatives
Assent
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 engage in lobbying activities.
Former government representatives are banned from lobbying if they meet specific criteria.
The Commissioner can investigate alleged breaches of the law.
Registered lobbyists and listed persons must meet specific compliance obligations.
Government representatives must follow rules regarding their lobbying interactions.
Ministers must publish their diaries.
The Australian Government Directory must list current and former senior ministerial staffers.