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Loophole-filled, weakly enforced lobbying law still an unethical facade

Until all the loopholes are closed, and the act and code are strongly enforced by a truly independent watchdog, then secret, unethical lobbying will continue to tilt federal government decision-making in favour of wealthy, powerful interests, and against the public interest.

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BY DUFF CONACHER
January 20, 2020

Opinion | BY DUFF CONACHER | January 20, 2020

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