2AObjects of Act

2A Objects of Act

2A Objects of Act

The objects of this Act are to promote transparency, integrity and honesty by:

(a) ensuring that lobbyists comply with ethical standards of conduct and other requirements set out in the Lobbyists Code, and

(b) conferring on the Electoral Commission the function of enforcing compliance with the Lobbyists Code and the provisions of this Act, and

(c) enabling the Electoral Commission to investigate alleged breaches of the Lobbyists Code, this Act and the regulation and impose sanctions, and

(d) banning success fees for lobbying, and

(e) restricting lobbying by former Ministers and Parliamentary Secretaries.

s 2A: Ins 2018 No 20, Sch 3.6 [1].