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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 weeks Deep Dive, we hear from someone who's been researching exactly how corporations influence politics. Guests: Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, senior research fellow, University of Melbourne Konrad Benjamin, Punters Politics Get the whole story from hack: Follow us on Instagram and TikTok Subscribe to the hack podcast Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm

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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 weeks Deep Dive, we hear from someone who's been researching exactly how corporations influence politics. 

Guests: 

  • Jennifer Lacy-Nichols, senior research fellow, University of Melbourne
  • Konrad Benjamin, Punters Politics

Get the whole story from hack:

  • Follow us on Instagram and TikTok
  • Subscribe to the hack podcast
  • Listen on the triple j app or on your radio live every weeknight at 5:30pm
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