Who's lobbying whom? When it comes to alcohol, tobacco, food and gambling firms, we're in the dark.

The article discusses the lack of transparency and detail in lobbying registers in Australia, particularly in relation to the alcohol, tobacco, food, and gambling industries. The authors express concern about the potential for business interests to have undue influence over health policies, which could undermine trust in government and democracy. The article highlights the need for greater transparency and oversight in lobbying activities, including disclosure of lobbying activities, conflicts of interest, and financial information. The authors suggest expanding the definition of lobbying to include all forms of lobbying and enforcing rules with sanctions and fines to improve compliance. [Extracted from the article]