Lobbying occurs when an individual or group is paid to communicate with a public office holder in an attempt to influence: 

• the development of any legislative proposal by any member of the Legislative Assembly
•  the introduction, passage, defeat or amendment of any bill or resolution
• the making or amendment of any regulation
• the development, amendment or termination of any policy or program
• any decision about privatization or outsourcing
• the awarding of any grant, contribution or other financial benefit by or on behalf of the Crown