Plea To Save The Heads' Rare Sponge

ENVIRONMENT groups are lobbying the Federal Government to put rare sponges that live deep below the entrance to Port Phillip Bay on a protected species list.

Fahey Subjected To Spanish Inquisition In Push To Win Anti-doping Job

THE former NSW premier John Fahey has fronted the most senior sports and government officials in Europe in last-minute lobbying to confirm his candidature for the powerful presidential post of the World Anti-Doping Agency.

Brother Sells Lobbying Firm To Avoid Muddying Waters

KEVIN RUDD'S prime ministerial ambitions have forced a second member of his family to sell their business. As the polls continue to point to a Labor victory in the federal election, Mr Rudd's older brother, Greg, sold his lobbying business, Open Door Consulting, to avoid any perceived conflict of interest. Greg Rudd

Secret Lobbyists Have The Premier's Ear

TWO lobbyists with close connections to the controversial former senator Graham Richardson - including one who was once drawn into the Offset Alpine affair - are in regular close contact with the Premier, Morris Iemma, and do not have to disclose whether they are lobbying him, under present rules.