Free-roaming lobbyists in Australian parliament face tighter restrictions, Albanese says

Exclusive: prime minister outlines ‘security’ review of conditions for coveted orange passes which allow unrestricted access

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Political lobbyists with unfettered access to Canberra’s halls of power could be exposed to more scrutiny as Anthony Albanese suggests greater “transparency and rigour” of sponsored passholders at Parliament House.

The prime minister has written to the house speaker, Milton Dick, and Senate president, Sue Lines, ahead of an upcoming review of the policies governing access to the building’s private areas.