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Senator David Pocock (Image: Private Media/Zennie)

What counts as “lobbying”? That’s the central question at the core of the drama surrounding the Australian Parliament Sports Club, a club which organises social sport at Parliament House — paid for by sponsors, who in turn get to play alongside politicians and political staffers, building vital relationships during sitting weeks.

According to the government’s definition, the club is not a lobbying organisation and has been removed from the lobbyists register. Its CEO, businessman Andy Turnbull, provided Crikey with a lengthy statement defending his operation after kicking out former Wallabies captain and Senator David Pocock for questioning th

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