Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group sponsored by lobbying firm with high-profile defence clients
by Tom McIlroy and Henry Belot from World news | The Guardian on (#727N5)
Exclusive: Greens condemn sponsorship of group's launch by Precision Public Affairs, which represents clients with lucrative contracts with the Australian government
A lobbying firm with high-profile defence industry clients will sponsor the launch of a Parliamentary Friends of Aukus group, in what an integrity expert may be a breach of official rules.
Federal MPs were this week invited to the launch of the newly formed Parliamentary Friends of Aukus event, set to take place at Parliament House in February, and featuring the defence minister, Richard Marles, as the special guest".
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