House debates

Tuesday, 3 March 2026

Questions without Notice

Lobbying of Parliamentarians

3:00 pm

Photo of Anthony AlbaneseAnthony Albanese (Grayndler, Australian Labor Party, Prime Minister) Share this | Hansard source

That was supported by you, by the way. They were across the board and went through the House of Reps and the Senate in the last term. Those changes come into effect on 1 July. Unescorted access to parliament is a privilege. The passes are a matter for the Presiding Officers, but I think there should be greater rigour around sponsored passes, particularly for professional lobbyists. I table the letter for the benefit of the House.

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