Scott Morrison’s reported links to UK defence job shows lobbying reforms needed, integrity experts say

Nine newspapers reported Scott Morrison had been ‘sounded out’ by a UK defence firm, although this may not be in a lobbying capacity as defined by the codes. Photograph: Mick Tsikas/AAP

Integrity experts say Scott Morrison’s reported links to an Aukus-related job in the UK defence industry show the pressing need for reforms to guard against the revolving door between government and industry.

The Nine newspapers on Tuesday reported Morrison had been “sounded out” by a UK defence firm and that that his associates were in “talks with corporations interested in the former prime minister’s Aukus insights”.