Methods used by interest groups
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This document outlines methods used by interest groups to influence government decisions. It discusses that interest groups are typically single-issue organizations seeking to benefit their members' interests through direct action like protests, lobbying politicians directly or through hired lobbyists, petitions to show support or opposition, and media coverage which wealthier groups can pay for but all groups aim to receive.
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Methods used by interest groups
- 1. A group which attempts to influence the making or implementing or administering of government decisions Interest Groups
- 2. Most interest groups are single-issue groups which - seek to benefit the interests of their members (trade unions, cattlemen, 4WD assoc, Save Albert Park,)
- 3. Interest groups are formed voluntarily and do NOT include government bodies
- 4. Methods Used By Interest Groups direct action - picketing/ - strikes -blockades Marches, protests demonstrations, - boycotts, go slows, bans
- 5. Advantages of Direct Action - free publicity in media Disadvantages usually seen by community as negative or disruptive
- 6. Lobbying Conducted directly by interest groups, or by employing professional lobbyists who have access to Government ministers. Lobbying not always directed primarily to those making decisions, also to those that can influence decision-makers.
- 7. Petitions Used to raise awareness of issues and to show levels of support for position in relation to issue. Not very affective in influencing decision-making. Members of Parliament count letters to gauge level of feeling on an issue.
- 8. Use of Media Usually only wealthy groups can afford paid advertising. Editorals and reports can at times be more sympathetic to groups representing commercial interests.