AAP Lines : Lobbying Code of Conduct : Senator Andrew Murray
Reacting to the Australian Government's Release of its Exposure Draft: Lobbying Code of Conduct, the Australian Democrats Accountability Spokesperson Senator Andrew Murray said:
"The Democrats are very pleased with this initiative. It is a significant and proactive integrity measure.
"I will be recommending that the Senate Finance and Public administration Committee report on the Draft.
There are at least two issues deserving further exploration:
Is it comprehensive enough? Should it include those directly representing their own organisations, not just those representing third parties?
Does Parliament need a parallel system, because lobbying is not just directed at government ministers and bureaucrats, but is also directed at those holding the balance of power, holding portfolios, and chairs and members of committees?"
