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Chris Finlayson: former Attorney-General on the new report calling for political overhaul to reduce corruption
Manage episode 434802330 series 2500324
Concerns are being raised around a Cabinet Minister's ability to leave Parliament and become a lobbyist.
A new report by the Helen Clark Foundation is calling for tougher rules around political lobbying and donations to improve trust and confidence in political decision-making.
Former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson says he believes there should be a stand-down period.
"The idea that you finish up in Parliament on Friday and start lobbying on Monday is unacceptable, and I think most people would acknowledge that."
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Manage episode 434802330 series 2500324
Concerns are being raised around a Cabinet Minister's ability to leave Parliament and become a lobbyist.
A new report by the Helen Clark Foundation is calling for tougher rules around political lobbying and donations to improve trust and confidence in political decision-making.
Former Attorney-General Chris Finlayson says he believes there should be a stand-down period.
"The idea that you finish up in Parliament on Friday and start lobbying on Monday is unacceptable, and I think most people would acknowledge that."
LISTEN ABOVE
See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
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