All registered lobbyists must lodge an annual return by 30 January each year, outlining lobbying activities for the previous year.

To create and submit your annual return, login to the SA Lobbyist Register online portal.

Check your details

The first step in the process is to check that your profile information is current and all employees and clients engaged throughout the entire previous year are listed, as your annual return will be generated using these details.

If updates are required, you must edit the existing details and submit the changes.

If your profile details are up to date, simply scroll to the bottom of the page in the Annual Returns section, select the year and 'Add Annual Return'.

Lodging an annual return

The company/lobbyist details will self-generate from your profile. Scroll down to the Clients section to insert the Name of Public Official(s) and Subject Discussed for each client.

Only South Australian public officials lobbied need to be listed in your annual return. If you have conducted lobbying in other states, you should adhere to the reporting regulations of that state.

Once complete submit the details. If your annual return is lodged successfully you will see a pop-up message on the page.

You will receive email confirmation when your annual return is published on the SA Lobbyist Register portal.

If you are unable to change information in any of the fields or require assistance, contact us.