Lobbyists try to water down policies that could restrict the public’s access to their harmful products. Motortion Films/Shutterstock September 24, 2019 Politicians who become lobbyists can be bad for Australians’ health Peter Miller, Deakin University; Gary Sacks, Deakin University, and Narelle Robertson, Deakin University The steady flow of politicians and government staffers switching sides to lobby for powerful food, alcohol and gambling companies is a threat to public health.