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

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

Independent Bill

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

House of Representatives

Senate

Assent

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government government ethics lobbying ministerial diaries political influence public transparency

Introduced by: Monique Ryan MP (IND)

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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.