Boyd Swinburn: Health Coalition Aotearoa Co-Chair on calls to level the playing field, when it comes to lobbying
Early Edition with Ryan Bridge · Newstalk ZB
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Show Notes
A desire to level the playing field, when it comes to lobbying.
Health Coalition Aotearoa's pushing for stronger regulations alongside the Helen Clark Foundation and Transparency International.
They want a public register of lobbyist meetings, a cooling-off period to prevent ex-ministers immediately becoming lobbyists, and a lower limit forcing someone to disclose political donations.
Co-Chair, Boyd Swinburn says told Andrew Dickens those with vested interests are getting a bigger say on public policy, than groups pushing for positive social outcomes.
He says nothing wrong with balanced lobbying -- which gives policy for public good, not private good.
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