Correspondence Regarding India Australia Strategic Alliance And Libertyworks In Regards To The Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018.

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The Attorney-General's Department wrote to LibertyWorks President Andrew Cooper on 2 August 2019 to advise on potential registration obligations under the Foreign Influence Transparency Scheme Act 2018. The letter explains that entities undertaking registrable activities (parliamentary lobbying, political lobbying, communications, or disbursement activities) on behalf of foreign principals—including foreign governments, political organisations, or government-related entities—for purposes of political or governmental influence must register with the department. The correspondence clarifies that the scheme does not prevent participation in democratic processes or political expression, but rather aims to provide transparency about foreign influence on Australia's political system. The letter sets out the four cumulative circumstances triggering registration obligations and notes applicable exemptions. Minor personal information (s 22(1)) was redacted. This appears to be routine guidance correspondence regarding scheme compliance rather than legal advice or litigation material.