Let's level the lobbying playing field
Bringing balance and accountability into public policy-making
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Our action plan
Here’s how we can bring New Zealand into line with international best practice and protect the integrity of public decision making.
Regulate Lobbying
We’re calling for a Regulation of Lobbying Act:
- An online, publicly accessible and searchable register of lobbyists
- A ‘cooling off’ period of 1-3 years before politicians can become lobbyists
- A mandatory code of conduct for lobbyists
- The creation of an Integrity Commission to enforce these provisions.
Resources
Find out more about the campaign to Level the Playing Field
Learn more about the background to the campaign.
Download the Level the Playing Field campaign document and read the latest media coverage.
Undue industry influence threatens democracy
- In a healthy democracy, policy decisions are informed by a wide range of voices.
- But, too often, powerful industries have more influence than other players through employing lobbyists.
- In Aotearoa, politicians can leave their parties and immediately move into lobbying roles – a ‘revolving door’.
- NZ needs to strengthen its defences against this type of undue influence.
