The Age ·general ·1 hour ago

Pocock’s DIY ‘lobbyist’ register sheds light on who gets access to parliament

Senator David Pocock created a parliamentary pass register revealing which MPs sponsor lobbyists' access to parliament. The register shows Employment Minister Amanda Rishworth backed Telstra lobbyist Lanai Scarr, while Attorney-General Michelle Rowland sponsored passes for multiple Telstra executives and News Corp's policy chief. Pocock said the system lacks transparency and oversight.

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