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They're not politicians, but critics say they wield real power in Canberra

ABC News Australia - Top Stories · 23 August 2026 at 4:43 am

Inside Parliament House, hundreds of lobbyists freely roam the corridors advocating for corporate interests.

Critics say it's a problem.

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