Lobbying in South Australia
Lobbying in South Australia is a growing activity, by which organizations or individuals attempt to influence the Government of South Australia in its policy, regulation and law-making. Since 1 December 2009, lobbyists commercially operating on behalf of third party interests are required to join a register and must also comply with a Code of Conduct.[1] The register is available to the public via the website of the Department of the Premier and Cabinet, and lists the names of registered entities, their employed lobbyists and their clients. As of April 2015, sixty-five different entities are listed on the register,[2] with notable examples including Bespoke Approach and Barker Wentworth.
Former politicians turned lobbyists
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Many consultant lobbyists in South Australia are former state or federal politicians. As of April 2015 they include (listed with former party affiliations):[2]
| Name | Former party affiliation | Political retirement | Lobbying as |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bolkus, Nick | Labor | 2003 | Nick Bolkus, Kazaru, Bespoke Approach |
| Conlon, Patrick | Labor | 2014 | Patrick Conlon |
| Crafter, Greg | Labor | Greg Crafter Consulting | |
| Downer, Alexander | Liberal | 2008 | Bespoke Approach |
| Everingham, Paul | Country Liberal | GRA Everingham | |
| Foley, Kevin | Labor | 2011 | Foley Advisory, Bespoke Approach |
| Gunn, Graham | Liberal | 2010 | Graham Gunn |
| Henderson, Paul | Labor | 2013 | Bespoke Territory (affiliated with Bespoke Approach) |
| Ingerson, Graham | Liberal | 2001 | Expedite SA, Visionary and Enterprising Management Services |
| Jeanes, Susan | Liberal | Right Angle Business Services | |
| Lewis, Peter | Independent, previously Liberal | 2006 | Essential Media Communications |
| Matthew, Wayne | Liberal | 2006 | Government Relations Solutions |
| Olsen, John | Liberal | 2001 | Bespoke Approach |
| Quirke, John | Labor | 2000 | Pallidon |
| Reith, Peter | Liberal | 2001 | Peter Reith |
| Santoro, Santo | Liberal | 2007 | Santo Santoro Consulting |
| Schacht, Chris | Labor | 2002 | Chris Schacht |
Resources and energy sector lobbyists
During the Rann Government and more recently the Weatherill Government (post 2011), significant efforts were made to encourage mineral and energy resource development in South Australia. Government initiatives were welcomed by the private sector, many of which engaged third party lobbyists to further their objectives. Some lobbyists represent these sectors as part of a broader portfolio of interests (Bespoke Approach, for example) [citation needed] while others such as Barker Wentworth are more specialised. [citation needed]
See also
External links
References
- ^ "Lobbyist: Code of Conduct". Department of Premier & Cabinet. Government of South Australia. Retrieved 2015-04-16.
- ^ a b "Lobbyist: Who is on the register?". Department of Premier & Cabinet. Government of South Australia. 2015-04-14. Retrieved 2015-04-16.