Greens senator David Shoebridge criticises move during parliamentary debate on transparency around lobbying
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Guardian Australia is not suggesting Downes has breached any rule or is not entitled to accept a job with Thales. Shoebridge made the comments while supporting a motion by David Pocock calling for greater transparency around lobbying and a stronger code of conduct for lobbyists.
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