DEEP DIVE: Who's really pulling the strings in parliament?
· 17 min
Episode DEEP DIVE: Who's really pulling the strings in parliament?
Does there need to be more transparency around lobbying?
A Four Corners investigation has revealed dozens of former defence officials, including ministers, high-ranking officers and senior staffers, have jumped from government roles into lucrative lobbying firms or the defence sector.
So, do we need to see tougher rules around lobbying?
In this week's Deep Dive, we hear from someone who has been researching exactly how corporations influence politics.
Guests:
• Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, senior research fellow, University of Melbourne • Konrad Benjamin, Punters Politics
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