Crikey podcast Cut Through unpacks Parliament Sports Club saga
What counts as “lobbying”? This is the central question at the heart of the drama surrounding the Australian Parliament Sports Club, a club that organizes social sports in Parliament House; It is paid for by sponsors and these clubs also play alongside politicians and political personnel, building vital relationships during sitting weeks.
The club is not a lobbying organization by the government’s definition and has been removed from the list of lobbyists. Its chief executive, businessman Andy Turnbull, said: cricket He made a lengthy statement defending his operation after firing former Wallabies captain and Senator David Pocock for questioning the club’s legitimacy, according to Senate estimates.
So does it pass the pub test? Crikey’s media reporter Daanyal Saeed joins the podcast to unravel the Parliament Sports Club lobbying saga from beginning to end.
Read today’s episode transcript here.
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