Tag: lobbying
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Tasmanian Lobbyist Registrant Under Scrutiny After Fraud Conviction
Executive Summary A man described as a convicted fraudster has registered as an official lobbyist in Tasmania, raising questions about the integrity checks and rules governing the state’s lobbyist register. The Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has reported that this registration appears to contravene the established rules of the register, prompting calls for closer scrutiny and…
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Tasmanian Lobbyist Registered Despite Conviction Raises Register Concerns
Context: A register under scrutiny In Tasmania, the state’s lobbying register is meant to reflect who is attempting to influence public policy and decisions. It is designed to promote transparency and accountability, ensuring that those who seek to sway government actions are publicly identified. Recent reporting by the Australian Broadcasting Corporation (ABC) has thrust the…
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Former Wallabies star David Pocock barred from parliamentary sports club over gambling sponsorship concerns
Background: a high-profile protest against gambling sponsorship Independent ACT senator and former Wallabies captain David Pocock has been barred from attending events at the Australian Parliament House Sports Club after publicly criticizing the club’s sponsorship by the gambling industry. The former rugby star was told on Thursday night that he was no longer welcome at…