"The evidence reveals a classic case of regulatory capture, in which a sector’s money and lobbying have seemingly “hooked” the regulator. From industry donations and cosy dinners to an overhaul of laws that benefits those donors, the pattern is, well, very fishy."

Integrity Briefing: Fishy Influence – How the fishing industry captured Shane Jones
https://theintegrityinstitute.substack.com/p/integrity-briefing-fishy-influence

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