Ethics and Integrity Commission: Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure
EIC-LBD-22
Published 9 July 2026
Response position and delivery status are recorded separately. Acceptance does not establish implementation.
Recommendation (the Commission's words)
There should be a significant increase in the maximum level of civil penalty that can be imposed by the Registrar for offences under the Lobbying Act, including carrying out lobbying when unregistered.
From: Ethics and Integrity Commission, Lobbying, Business Appointment Rules and Disclosure, 9 July 2026