Early Edition with Kate Hawkesby

A desire to level the playing field, when it comes to lobbying.  Health Coalition Aotearoa's pushing for stronger regulations alongside the Helen Clark Foundation and Transparency International.  They want a public register of lobbyist meetings, a cooling-off period to prevent ex-ministers immediately becoming lobbyists, and a lower limit forcing someone to disclose political donations.  Co-Chair, Boyd Swinburn says told Andrew Dickens those with vested interests are getting a bigger say on public policy, than groups pushing for positive social outcomes.  He says nothing wrong with balanced lobbying -- which gives policy for public good, not private good.   See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.