Professor Coaldrake’s report, Let the sunshine in, highlighted several issues with lobbying in Queensland. The impacts of inappropriate lobbying are not easily quantified but can reduce the public's confidence in government decision-making. Lobbying can have significant economic impacts and profound effects on the outcome of public policies.

Professor Coaldrake recommended that the Auditor-General carry out performance audits of the lobbying register, ministerial diaries, and public records to ensure record keeping obligations are being complied with.

The Crime and Corruption Commission reported a substantial increase in recorded lobbying activities in recent years.