# Lobbying firm invented fake assistant 'Jessica', corruption hearing told

An anti-corruption commission heard that a lobbying firm with ties to the Reformers created a fictitious administrative assistant named Jessica. The fake persona appears to have been used in communications to obscure the firm's activities. The revelation raises concerns about deceptive lobbying practices and political influence.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### World
- [The Guardian World](https://www.theguardian.com/australia-news/2026/aug/11/christian-reformers-firm-fake-assistant-jessica-icac-ntwnfb) — Tue, 11 Aug 2026 05:28:30 GMT