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Public hires own Federal Lobbyist – Rachel Smith appointed and backed by everyday Australians

A new kind of lobbyist has arrived in Canberra, and she’s not working for big business.  Rachel Smith has been appointed as Australia’s first crowd-funded lobbyist, backed by grassroots advocacy platform Punters Politics. Her first mission is simple: make gas companies pay their fair share of tax.  “This is what happens when people decide to take on the system directly,” Smith said.  “Lobbying shouldn’t just be for corporations. Australians dese…
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canberradaily.com.au broke the news in Canberra, Australia on Monday, April 13, 2026.
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