Lobbyists are “run off their feet” as the number of businesses seeking influence in Canberra booms. And there are huge sums up for grabs for those willing to dive in.
John Brenton is managing director at TG Public Affairs, one of Australia’s fastest growing lobby firms. Elke Meitzel
When John Brenton first encountered America’s powerful K Street lobby firms, he was trying to overturn a ban on kangaroo meat exports – and he needed their help.
The former diplomat was working in Washington under Kim Beazley, who was Australia’s then-ambassador to the US. It was an eye-opening experience.
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