Quiz on Lobbying Code of Conduct

What does the Lobbying Code of Conduct define as lobbying activities?

• Making or amendment of legislation

• Communicating with a Parliamentary Committee

• Providing information in response to a request by a government representative

• Communicating with a minister in their capacity as a local member

Which of the following is NOT considered a lobbying activity under the code?

• Development or amendment of a government policy or program

• Communicating with a Parliamentary Committee

• Awarding of a government contract or grant

• Allocation of funding

Who must register before undertaking communications to influence government decision-making on behalf of a third party?

• Any person employed in the Australian Public Service

• Any person who acts on behalf of third-party clients

• Any person communicating with a Parliamentary Committee

• Any person providing information in response to a request by a government representative

Which of the following is an important part of the democratic process?

• Lobbying

• Voting

• Campaigning

• Fundraising

What is the purpose of lobbyists helping individuals and organizations communicate their views to the Australian Government?

• To improve outcomes for the individual and the community as a whole

• To increase government funding

• To reduce government regulations

• To promote political campaigns

Which of the following groups is NOT mentioned as making representations on behalf of clients?

• Charities and religious organisations

• Non-profit organisations and associations

• Members of foreign trade delegations

• Political parties

Who are 'in-house' lobbyists?

• Employees who undertake lobbying activities for the organisation which directly employs them

• Independent contractors hired to lobby on behalf of multiple clients

• Members of foreign trade delegations

• Individuals making representations on behalf of relatives or friends

Why does the code not apply to 'in-house' lobbyists?

• Because they are not considered professional lobbyists

• Because their interests will be evident to Australian Government representatives

• Because they do not engage in lobbying activities

• Because they are only temporary employees

For how long are people who retire from office as a minister or parliamentary secretary prohibited from engaging in lobbying activities?

• 6 months

• 12 months

• 18 months

• 24 months

Which of the following is NOT prohibited from engaging in lobbying activities for 12 months after ceasing employment?

• Those employed in the offices of ministers or parliamentary secretaries under the Members of Parliament (Staff) Act 1984

• Members of the Australian Defence Force at colonel-level or above

• Agency heads or persons employed under the Public Service Act 1999 in the Senior Executive Service

• Members of local government councils