Australia’s lobbying rules are under scrutiny, with new research warning that much of the influence happening behind the scenes isn’t visible to the public.

The Australian Democracy Network estimates up to 80 per cent of lobbyists may fall outside the current rules, with in-house lobbyists for major companies largely excluded.

So who is influencing the government and how much of that influence is happening out of public view?

Australia&rsquo;s lobbying rules are under scrutiny, with new research warning that much of the influence happening behind the scenes isn&rsquo;t visible to the public.
The Australian Democracy Network estimates up to 80 per cent of lobbyists may fall outside the current rules, with in-house lobbyists for major companies largely excluded.
So who is influencing the government and how much of that influence is happening out of public view?