Former cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi has confirmed that he will be launching a lobbying firm.

In doing so, he joins an influential group of spin doctors who promise influence over and access to some of the biggest decision makers in the country.

Faafoi’s quick transition from Government to lobbying has led to questions about whether we should be allowing this at all.   

So how much sway do lobbyists actually have? Should former politicians be allowed to go straight into lobbying roles? And is our approach to lobbying harming our democracy?    

Today,  author and researcher Max Rashbrooke joins Damien to delve into the complex web of political spin doctors operating behind the scenes.  

Former cabinet Minister Kris Faafoi has confirmed that he will be launching a lobbying firm.
In doing so, he joins an influential group of spin doctors who promise influence over and access to some of the biggest decision makers in the country.
Faafoi’s quick transition from Government to lobbying has led to questions about whether we should be allowing this at all.   
So how much sway do lobbyists actually have? Should former politicians be allowed to go straight into lobbying roles? And is our approach to lobbying harming our democracy?    
Today,  author and researcher Max Rashbrooke joins Damien to delve into the complex web of political spin doctors operating behind the scenes.

Keeping up to date with the news just became a little easier. Available every weekday at 5am, tune in as Chelsea Daniels chats with the journalists and newsmakers, going behind the headlines to break down what you need to know on the biggest stories of the day. 

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