Posted by Michael Wonder on 25 Sep 2018
Pharmaceutical industry donates millions to both Australian political parties
25 September 2018 - Companies employ vast numbers of lobbyists and their influence contributes to Australia’s high drug prices, expert says.
The pharmaceutical industry is engaging vast numbers of lobbyists and donating millions to both political parties, creating a level of influence that a former health department secretary has linked to Australia’s high medicine prices.
A Guardian Australia analysis of donations and lobbyist records has revealed the true extent of the industry’s influence.
