Former politicians Eric Abetz, Christopher Pyne, Lara Giddings and Paul Lennon are among the registered lobbyists working for clients in Tasmania, that much is known — and now there is a push for more transparency around the practice.
In its draft recommendations, the Integrity Commission outlined that its proposals use "the principles of transparency and accountability".
The Integrity Commission has noted that this "revolving door" could create "industry-friendly networks" and "warp access to politicians". Success fees for lobbyists who achieve a policy outcome for a client would also be banned, with Tasmania the only state still allowing this.
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