Membership Subscriptions: Policy Briefings and Policy Objectives

membership subscriptions: Membership subscriptions are sold to leading businesses, and can guarantee access to special policy briefings and boardroom meetings, according to The Guardian. Critics say the forums effectively constitute cash for access, though industry says they are a legitimate way for political parties to communicate their policy objectives, and industry to present their experience and agendas. Business forum and observer programs have long been a significant source of funds for both major parties. Labor urged to 'come clean' on business leaders who paid for access to Shorten and MPsRead more But participation is largely hidden. New analysis from the campaign for the Greens' candidate in Griffith, Max Chandler-Mather, has confirmed the membership of several corporate heavyweights, including Bupa, the private health insurer and aged care provider. The payment of membership fees is not readily apparent in donation disclosures, and the major parties have so far resisted calls to disclose their membership lists. (news.financializer.com). As reported in the news.