T here are difficulties in defining the many types of pressure groups. For example, political parties are sometimes included. However, a common definition excludes political parties, concentrating on those groups wishing to influence government policies and activities, whilst remaining apart from government. There are two types of pressure groups: 1. sectional; and 2. promotional. Sectional Lobby Groups This includes self-interest groups such as: trade unions; business and farming associations; churches; ethnic associations; pensioner groups; and returned service personnel. Promotional Lobby Groups This category promotes particular causes, beliefs or values such as: conservation; women’s issues; Aboriginal; civil; or moral rights. Both types of lobby groups can overlap, since an organisation established on a sectional basis can also promote issues based on particular causes, beliefs or values. For example, the Returned Services League was establishe...
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