Their job is to influence politicians. An MP warns they can be powerful enemies

Hundreds of lobbyists freely roam the corridors of Parliament House in Australia, where their primary role is to advocate for corporate interests and influence politicians.

An unnamed Member of Parliament has issued a warning regarding this dynamic, noting that lobbyists possess the capacity to become powerful enemies if lawmakers do not heed their influence. Critics have raised concerns about the widespread presence of these advocates within the parliamentary setting.