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Queensland integrity watchdog backs review of lobbying laws amid renewed concerns
Political lobbying laws in Queensland should be reviewed, the state’s integrity watchdog has declared, amid renewed concerns about the industry.
Key points:
- Two key strategists employed by the Labor election campaign also run lobbying firms with regular government contact
- Integrity watchers say the dual roles could lead to appearances of conflicts of interest
- Politician-turned-lobbyist Evan Moorhead says there is a “clear separation” between his roles, and a Government spokesman says all lobbyists follow a code of conduct
The ABC’s 7.30 program this week highlighted the regular, high-level access Annastacia Palaszczuk’s Government has given to a select group of lobbyists.
The politically connected lobbying firms represent multi-million and…
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