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David Pocock - Independent Senator for the ACT

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We cannot celebrate tinkering when it comes to gambling reform. Labor’s response falls tragically short | David Pocock - The Guardian

We cannot celebrate tinkering when it comes to gambling reform. Labor’s response falls tragically short | David Pocock    The Guardian [Sun, 05 Apr 2026 01:35:00 GMT] We cannot celebrate tinkering when it comes to gambling reform. Labor’s response falls tragically short | David Pocock - The Guardian We cannot celebrate tinkering when it comes to gambling reform. Labor’s response falls tragically short | David Pocock    The Guardian

Australia Gambling Ad Ban 2026: Government Responds to Peta Murphy Report Amid David Pocock Reform Push - korakospecklepark.co.nz

Australia Gambling Ad Ban 2026: Government Responds to Peta Murphy Report Amid David Pocock Reform Push    korakospecklepark.co.nz

Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief - The Guardian

Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief    The Guardian [Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief - The Guardian Albanese urged to help Australians struggling with fuel crisis, as NZ offers first-of-its-kind cash relief    The Guardian

Independent ACT senator David Pocock leads crossbench push for free public transport - The Canberra Times

Independent ACT senator David Pocock leads crossbench push for free public transport    The Canberra Times [Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Independent ACT senator David Pocock leads crossbench push for free public transport - The Canberra Times Independent ACT senator David Pocock leads crossbench push for free public transport    The Canberra Times

David Pocock gives furious speech saying the government has failed on gambling advertising – video - The Guardian

David Pocock gives furious speech saying the government has failed on gambling advertising – video    The Guardian [Tue, 24 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] David Pocock gives furious speech saying the government has failed on gambling advertising – video - The Guardian David Pocock gives furious speech saying the government has failed on gambling advertising – video    The Guardian

'Think bigger': Pocock urges ACT government to revisit central stadium plan - The Canberra Times

'Think bigger': Pocock urges ACT government to revisit central stadium plan    The Canberra Times

Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians - The Guardian

Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians    The Guardian [Fri, 20 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians - The Guardian Gas giants warn against windfall gains tax as Pocock says ‘wartime profits’ should go to struggling Australians    The Guardian

David Pocock backs major reforms for CGT, negative gearing - Accounting Times

David Pocock backs major reforms for CGT, negative gearing    Accounting Times [Thu, 19 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] David Pocock backs major reforms for CGT, negative gearing - Accounting Times David Pocock backs major reforms for CGT, negative gearing    Accounting Times

Australian soldiers’ bodies ‘very likely’ disturbed by Israeli bulldozing at Gaza cemetery, senator says - The Guardian

Australian soldiers’ bodies ‘very likely’ disturbed by Israeli bulldozing at Gaza cemetery, senator says    The Guardian [Sun, 15 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Australian soldiers’ bodies ‘very likely’ disturbed by Israeli bulldozing at Gaza cemetery, senator says - The Guardian Australian soldiers’ bodies ‘very likely’ disturbed by Israeli bulldozing at Gaza cemetery, senator says    The Guardian

Australia’s gas ripoff cuts across political lines - australiainstitute.org.au

Australia’s gas ripoff cuts across political lines    australiainstitute.org.au [Fri, 13 Mar 2026 07:00:00 GMT] Australia’s gas ripoff cuts across political lines - australiainstitute.org.au Australia’s gas ripoff cuts across political lines    australiainstitute.org.au

Australians are fed up with our governments giving our gas resources away for free - australiainstitute.org.au

Australians are fed up with our governments giving our gas resources away for free    australiainstitute.org.au [Tue, 03 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Australians are fed up with our governments giving our gas resources away for free - australiainstitute.org.au Australians are fed up with our governments giving our gas resources away for free    australiainstitute.org.au

Isaac Herzog held secret meeting with Asio boss during Australia trip, intelligence agency confirms - The Guardian

Isaac Herzog held secret meeting with Asio boss during Australia trip, intelligence agency confirms    The Guardian

PM plays the man with 'grievance' jibe, says Pocock - Region Canberra

PM plays the man with 'grievance' jibe, says Pocock    Region Canberra

Albanese says One Nation doesn’t ‘represent working people’ and claims Pocock ‘seeks to promote grievance’ - The Guardian

Albanese says One Nation doesn’t ‘represent working people’ and claims Pocock ‘seeks to promote grievance’    The Guardian [Tue, 24 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Albanese says One Nation doesn’t ‘represent working people’ and claims Pocock ‘seeks to promote grievance’ - The Guardian Albanese says One Nation doesn’t ‘represent working people’ and claims Pocock ‘seeks to promote grievance’    The Guardian

'Seeks to promote grievance': Anthony Albanese takes aim at David Pocock - The Canberra Times

'Seeks to promote grievance': Anthony Albanese takes aim at David Pocock    The Canberra Times

Pocock warns NRL’s $600m PNG push risks undermining rugby in Fiji - SMH.com.au

Pocock warns NRL’s $600m PNG push risks undermining rugby in Fiji    SMH.com.au [Fri, 20 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Pocock warns NRL’s $600m PNG push risks undermining rugby in Fiji - SMH.com.au Pocock warns NRL’s $600m PNG push risks undermining rugby in Fiji    SMH.com.au

Nearly 20% fewer lower socioeconomic students studying law as Pocock calls to scrap Morrison-era job-ready scheme - The Guardian

Nearly 20% fewer lower socioeconomic students studying law as Pocock calls to scrap Morrison-era job-ready scheme    The Guardian [Thu, 19 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Nearly 20% fewer lower socioeconomic students studying law as Pocock calls to scrap Morrison-era job-ready scheme - The Guardian Nearly 20% fewer lower socioeconomic students studying law as Pocock calls to scrap Morrison-era job-ready scheme    The Guardian

Concerns ‘AI slop’ used by University of Sydney-based institute to lobby for $20m gambling education funding - The Guardian

Concerns ‘AI slop’ used by University of Sydney-based institute to lobby for $20m gambling education funding    The Guardian [Tue, 10 Feb 2026 08:00:00 GMT] Concerns ‘AI slop’ used by University of Sydney-based institute to lobby for $20m gambling education funding - The Guardian Concerns ‘AI slop’ used by University of Sydney-based institute to lobby for $20m gambling education funding    The Guardian

Retirement Living Council and David Pocock seek CRA accord - The Weekly Source

Retirement Living Council and David Pocock seek CRA accord    The Weekly Source

Wong tackled by Pocock over $600m NRL code confusion - The Australian

Wong tackled by Pocock over $600m NRL code confusion    The Australian

'You should own your own face': Pocock launches AI deepfake bill - Australian Broadcasting Corporation

'You should own your own face': Pocock launches AI deepfake bill    Australian Broadcasting Corporation [Sun, 23 Nov 2025 08:00:00 GMT] 'You should own your own face': Pocock launches AI deepfake bill - Australian Broadcasting Corporation 'You should own your own face': Pocock launches AI deepfake bill    Australian Broadcasting Corporation

David Pocock condemns delay in establishing job ready graduates body to end $50,000 arts degrees - The Guardian

David Pocock condemns delay in establishing job ready graduates body to end $50,000 arts degrees    The Guardian

New record as Senate question time blows out into chaotic marathon over transparency fight - The Guardian

New record as Senate question time blows out into chaotic marathon over transparency fight    The Guardian

Controversy (from Wikipedia)

David Willmer Pocock (born 23 April 1988) is an Australian politician and former professional rugby union player. Born in South Africa and then raised in Gweru, Zimbabwe, Pocock moved to Australia as a teenager and played for the Australia national rugby team. He played primarily at openside flanker, and was vice captain of the Brumbies in Super Rugby. After his retirement, Pocock worked as a conservationist and social justice advocate. In the 2022 Australian federal election, Pocock ran as an independent candidate for one of the Australian Capital Territory's two Senate seats. He defeated Liberal incumbent senator Zed Seselja, ending the two major parties' duopoly on the ACT's Senate delegation which had been in place since the ACT was granted Senate representation in 1975. Early life and education David Willmer Pocock was born on 23 April 1988 in Messina, South Africa. He is the oldest of three sons born to Jane (née Ferguson) and Andy Pocock. He spent his first year on a citrus estate, "Denlynian", in Beitbridge, Zimbabwe, which was bought by his grandfather Ian Ferguson in the 1960s and ultimately employed up to 300 people. He was born in South Africa at the hospital nearest to his parents' home which was in Zimbabwe. When Pocock was a child, his parents moved north to Gweru and joined his paternal grandfather and uncle on a 2,800-hectare (6,900-acre) mixed farm, growing vegetables and flowers for export and also running cattle. He attended Midlands Christian College, w

David Pocock proposes inquiry into petroleum resource rent tax - Accounting Times

David Pocock proposes inquiry into petroleum resource rent tax    Accounting Times [Wed, 04 Mar 2026 08:00:00 GMT] David Pocock proposes inquiry into petroleum resource rent tax - Accounting Times David Pocock proposes inquiry into petroleum resource rent tax    Accounting Times

Pocock proposes Senate inquiry into gas export tax - Energy Source & Distribution

Pocock proposes Senate inquiry into gas export tax    Energy Source & Distribution

Re-elected 2025 — topped ACT Senate vote

Comfortably re-elected in 2025, doubling his 2022 support. Beat Labor's Finance Minister Katy Gallagher to the first ACT Senate quota. First time an independent topped the ACT Senate vote, confirming his mandate.

Renounced Climate 200 backing for 2025 election

After receiving $856K from Climate 200 in 2022, Pocock renounced the group's backing for his 2025 campaign — receiving no donations. Spent a fraction of 2022 costs. Still topped the ACT Senate vote. The renunciation shows independence but raises questions about taking money when needed and distancing when convenient.

Arrested at Maules Creek coal mine protest (2014)

Chained himself to mining equipment at Whitehaven Coal's Maules Creek coal mine in the Leard State Forest, NSW. Arrested and charged. Pre-political activism that demonstrates genuine environmental conviction — but also raises questions about objectivity on resources policy.