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ABC's Political Editor Andrew Greene faces scrutiny after an all-expenses-paid trip to a five-star Italian golf resort, raising serious questions about journalistic independence and corporate influence.
An explosive investigation reveals how a secretive network of consultants and lobbyists, many with deep government ties, are profiting from a post-Brexit policy boom at the taxpayer's expense.
Exclusive investigation reveals how Australia's pro-gun movement is successfully challenging world-renowned firearm restrictions through political lobbying and legal challenges. Full analysis of their growing influence.
Former Deputy PM Nick Clegg leads a growing wave of tech executives abandoning Silicon Valley for political influence in Washington DC, signalling a major power shift in the tech-political landscape.
An explosive investigation reveals how Silicon Valley's most powerful tech moguls orchestrated a quiet coup, embedding themselves in the highest echelons of Trump's administration to reshape American policy and democracy itself.
Ethics watchdog faces backlash for approving former defence secretary Grant Shapps' controversial transition to a private defence startup, raising concerns over conflicts of interest.
Former US President Donald Trump is under fire after reports surfaced that he sought to influence Washington's Democratic attorney general through a former Florida official.
Republican lawmakers, backed by Donald Trump, are under fire for advancing a controversial bill that rolls back environmental protections, with critics pointing to millions in donations from fossil fuel giants.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi faces ethics complaints for allegedly lobbying the Justice Department on behalf of a pharmaceutical company while serving on a federal drug enforcement board.
Former Trump campaign manager Corey Lewandowski was blocked from a key Homeland Security position following scrutiny over his alleged lobbying for South Dakota Governor Kristi Noem.
Former Florida Attorney General Pam Bondi faces scrutiny for her alleged role in influencing the Justice Department during Trump's presidency.
Major UK housebuilders Persimmon and Balfour Beatty are under fire for allegedly securing government contracts through questionable lobbying practices, raising concerns over transparency and fairness.
Music mogul Sean 'Diddy' Combs was controversially pardoned by Donald Trump in 2020. New details reveal the behind-the-scenes lobbying that secured his clemency.
Former Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick faces scrutiny over claims of involvement with a secretive legal group influencing government policy.
Exclusive investigation reveals how lobbyists are bankrolling TV ads at Trump's Mar-a-Lago resort, raising ethical and political concerns.
Former head of the British Army, Lord Dannatt, allegedly urged UK ministers to clamp down on Palestine Action activists following lobbying by a US defence contractor.
Newly unearthed documents reveal Paul Manafort's role in advising Ronald Reagan on strengthening US-Spanish relations during the 1980s, long before his controversial tenure with Donald Trump.
The UK gambling sector is intensifying lobbying efforts to persuade ministers against raising taxes, deploying high-profile figures and strategic campaigns to sway Treasury decisions.
Conservative and Liberal Democrat peers face accusations of offering paid access to ministers, sparking outrage over lobbying ethics.
Google is lobbying Australian officials to exclude YouTube from a proposed social media ban for users under 16, arguing it serves educational and creative purposes.
US Congresswoman Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez's Met Gala dress with 'Tax the Rich' slogan has raised eyebrows, prompting an ethics investigation into potential lobbying violations.
Critics demand tougher regulations as lobbying breaches continue without sanctions, raising concerns over transparency and accountability in federal governance.
Conservative peer Ian Duncan has issued an apology after arranging a ministerial meeting for a firm he advises, sparking accusations of improper lobbying.
Shadow Science Secretary Peter Kyle accuses the government of silencing charities through Ofcom's new regulations, sparking outrage among advocacy groups.
Leaked documents reveal how fossil fuel lobbyists outnumbered delegates at critical UN plastic pollution negotiations, watering down potential bans on harmful polymers.
Former Unite boss Len McCluskey allegedly accepted luxury private jet flights arranged by a construction company, raising serious questions about transparency and influence.
Buckingham Palace has firmly rejected allegations that Queen Elizabeth II privately lobbied government ministers to secure tax exemptions for MPs, calling the claims 'categorically untrue'.
Former Defence Secretary Liam Fox faces scrutiny over alleged lobbying for an Afghan security firm linked to his associate. The Ministry of Defence confirms an investigation is underway.
Ministers under fire for consulting billionaire Elon Musk on UK housing strategy, sparking concerns over transparency and influence.