[no bill text published] Registration and Conduct Requirements for Lobbyists and Government Representatives
Lobbying (Improving Government Honesty and Trust) Bill 2025 (No. 2)
Independent Bill1st House
2nd House
Law
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Effects of this bill
If this bill passes, it means that:
Unregistered lobbyists are banned from conducting lobbying activities.
Former government representatives meeting specific criteria cannot engage in lobbying activities.
The Commissioner can investigate alleged breaches of the law following a referral.
Registered lobbyists and listed persons must follow specific reporting and conduct rules.
Government representatives must follow conduct and reporting rules when interacting with lobbyists.
People who want to be lobbyists must apply for registration.
Registered lobbyists must update their details on the Register of Lobbyists; they must also provide periodic confirmations.
The relevant authority must publish ministerial diaries.
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government government ethics lobbying ministerial diaries political influence public transparency