What do lobbyists do? | Four Corners @ABCNewsIndepth

What do lobbyists do? | Four Corners @ABCNewsIndepth

Uploaded August 2026 | Updated September 2026, 3 weeks ago

Lobbyists walk the halls of parliament and seek to influence politicians.

Hundreds are required to register under the federal government’s Lobbyist Register but more are exempt.

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