Lobbyists' Influence: A Threat to Parliamentary Transparency

0:00From Adelaide, this is your March 10th update. Independent MP Monique Ryan from Koo Young is sounding the alarm on the flood of lobbyists inside Parliament House. She points out thousands of them, now roam the halls freely, gaining access that was rare in the past. These lobbyists meet regularly with politicians and their staff, but details of those talks often stay hidden from the public. There's little trace left behind about who they see or what they push for. Some members when even tiny rule violations could derail a political career in Australia. These days though, she says people have slowly gotten used to more corruption and less openness in government. This behind the scenes access lets lobbyists sway big decisions that shape life for everyone, from policies to funding. Ryan warns it's a roting trust in how Parliament really works. Meanwhile, calls for better tracking of these meetings are growing, as independence like Ryan push for reforms to bring back transparency. The Daily News Now is presented by our sponsor.

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