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Democracy Watch says it will launch legal action to force five-year review of Lobbying Act, four years overdue

The Lobbying Act has not been amended since 2008. The last review of the act was held in 2012, which resulted in no legislative changes. But the lobbying commissioner, MPs and experts say it should be updated now.

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Democracy Watch says it will launch legal action to force five-year review of Lobbying Act, four years overdue

The Lobbying Act has not been amended since 2008. The last review of the act was held in 2012, which resulted in no legislative changes. But the lobbying commissioner, MPs and experts say it should be updated now.

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House paralysis due to privilege debate has put Senate focus on private members’ bills, say Senators

Lobbyists anticipate revisions to Code of Conduct following House Ethics Committee’s recommendations

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Democracy Watch says it will launch legal action to force five-year review of Lobbying Act, four years overdue

The Lobbying Act has not been amended since 2008. The last review of the act was held in 2012, which resulted in no legislative changes. But the lobbying commissioner, MPs and experts say it should be updated now.

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