More than half of Australia's top 100 companies don't appear on the federal lobbying register. The Australian Democracy Network found they represent $1.6 trillion in market value.
Why it mattersWithout transparency about corporate lobbying, Australians cannot see which companies have direct access to elected representatives. They also cannot see what these companies are pushing for.
AustraliaYou cannot see how the banks, telcos, gas companies, and airlines that affect your daily life lobby your government because they are not required to disclose those efforts.
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