In Canberra, lobbyists outnumber the politicians they seek to influence.
There are 227 members of parliament compared to 705 lobbyists working for specialised firms — plus thousands more who lobby in-house for companies, unions and industry associations.
"The current code of conduct for lobbyists is about as strong and effective and cohesive as a wet tissue," said Monique Ryan, the independent Member for Kooyong.