A recent investigation into tobacco tactics in Australian politics and policymaking has revealed a “revolving door” effect between the government and the tobacco industry. Watts et al note that 55% of tobacco industry lobbyists had held government positions before working as lobbyists.

Citation: Watts C, Jones M, Lindorff K, Freeman B. How tobacco companies use the revolving door between government and industry to influence policymaking: an Australian case study. Public Health Res Pract. 2023;33(4):e33122305.