Chris Hipkins: Prime Minister says legitimate concerns have been raised about lobbyists access to MPs

The Prime Minister says legitimate concerns have been raised about lobbyists' access to MPs. Private-sector and union reps are losing swipe-card access to Parliament, with the Cabinet Manual also being refreshed. Support is being offered to third-party lobbyists to establish a voluntary code of conduct. Chris Hipkins told Mike Hosking the perception our democracy is robust and operates without influence, is incredibly important. “I supported changes around lobbying or proposed changes to lobbying back in 2012 – at the end of the day it was vetoed by the then-Government.” LISTEN ABOVESee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.