My father applied on behalf of his company himself. He didn't use a lobbyist or an intermediary at all. I got to see how he applied and what sort of packages he put together, etc., but again, the honest truth is that I didn't know about it. I certainly, in retrospect and hindsight, should have known about it, and I will know about it before I approach government ever again.
On April 28th, 2010. See this statement in context.