Webinar: Who Really Has a Seat at the Table?

Is lobbying undermining public trust in Australian democracy? In this Centre for Public Integrity webinar, chair The Hon Anthony Whealy KC leads a panel exploring who gets access to power — and who doesn't. Featuring: • Senator David Pocock — Independent Senator for the ACT • Lewis Rangott — Executive Director, Corruption Prevention, NSW ICAC • Sarah Davies AM — CEO, Alannah & Madeline Foundation • Emilia Korkea-aho — Professor of European Law and Legislative Studies The panel examines real-world case studies (gambling and firearms policy), the revolving door between politics and industry, international comparisons with Nordic transparency models, and practical reforms — from ministerial diary disclosures to lobbying registers — that could restore equality of access to Australian democracy. Chapters: 0:00 Introduction & Framing the Issue 1:29 Case Studies: Gambling & Firearms Lobbying 2:56 Momentum for Reform Across Australia 5:36 Panelist Introductions 8:18 When Did You First See Influence at Work? 14:20 Advocacy, Reform & the Revolving Door 27:33 Community Groups vs. Powerful Industry Interests 32:04 What Needs to Change Most? 44:33 Audience Q&A 51:11 Closing Remarks Learn more about the Centre for Public Integrity's lobbying reform proposals: https://publicintegrity.org.au/resear... #Lobbying #Democracy #PoliticalIntegrity #AustralianPolitics