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Australia’s lobbying rules ignore most lobbyists. It’s time for an overhaul
(theconversation.com)
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I think people underestimate all the potential channels for lobbying. Try to regulate the obvious channels and lobbyists will slither just out of sight and influence the people you aren't watching.
Trading bribes and future jobs for introductions and influence is easy in a major political party with their powerbrokers and informal mates networks.