What constitutes foreign influence in political lobbying?

With Australia’s security intelligence bodies warning of “unprecedented” attempts from foreign interests to influence local politics, how prepared is the Government ahead of May’s federal election?

A new list of foreign lobbyists operating in Australia is supposed to help keep track of those who seek to sway political debate, but there has been an underwhelming response to signing onto the register, leading to calls for the Government to take the issue more seriously.

Listen to this episode of the ABC AM program featuring Marc Leibler, national chairman, Australia/Israel and Jewish Affairs Council.

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