David Pocock
David Pocock is a former Australian rugby union player and environmental activist, known for his leadership on social and environmental issues. Since retiring from professional sports, he has focused on advocacy, particularly in relation to climate change and social justice.
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David Pocock is an Australian politician known for his sensible discussions on various issues.
The Packed to the Rafters star on sobriety, political ambitions and Australian actor salaries
Australia· 2026-05-28
Independent senator David Pocock wants to establish a parliamentary inquiry into gas company taxation.
Calls for windfall tax amid Iran conflict price shockAustralia· 2026-03-06
Senator David Pocock expressed that the outcome of the portrait dispute would be welcomed by many Canberrans.
National Portrait Gallery returns artwork after display disputeAustralia· 2026-02-28
David Pocock has warned that the Australian Government’s funding package to establish an NRL team in Papua New Guinea risks undermining rugby in Fiji.
David Pocock warns NRL funding in PNG risks undermining rugby in FijiAustralia· 2026-02-19Independent senator David Pocock, who supports the payment extension, said it will cost the federal government more if they fail to support the pipeline of medical and allied health students.
Allied health students call for support payments amid financial hardshipAustralia· 2026-02-09
Independent senator David Pocock said too many politicians have taken advantage of a system set up to make parliament more family-friendly.
Coalition’s James Paterson accuses PM of lying over travel expensesAustralia· 2025-12-13
David Pocock is an independent ACT senator who commented on the need for a review of the current rules governing MPs' expenses.
Anika Wells expenses: Anatomy of a scandalAustralia· 2025-12-12
Senator David Pocock accused Arndt of spending taxpayer money 'in a cavalier way' during the Senate Estimates hearing.
Raphael Arndt grilled over Disneyland Club 33 visit and executive assistant’s business class travelAustralia· 2025-12-03
Independent senator David Pocock expressed disappointment that the Albanese government refused to accept the full suite of recommendations from the Briggs review.
Public trust lost over jobs for matesAustralia· 2025-12-02
David Pocock criticized the bureau for issuing open-ended contracts that enabled cost blowouts.
Chief executive Stuart Minchin grilled over $96m websiteAustralia· 2025-12-02
David Pocock is an independent federal senator who introduced the My Face, My Rights bill before federal parliament.
Deepfakes and AI-generated abuse material targeting Australians are posing a national security riskAustralia· 2025-12-01
David Pocock highlighted concerns about influence-peddling involving the prime minister.
Anthony Albanese is secretive and unaccountable – just like Scott MorrisonAustralia· 2025-11-22
Speaking at a doorstop interview, David Pocock defended the Senate’s actions, saying they were protected under the Constitution.
Albanese government threatens retaliation over Senate pressure for release of Lynelle Briggs reviewAustralia· 2025-10-30
Independent MP David Pocock held a joint press conference on Monday.
Centre for Public Integrity claims Labor has failed in six of seven transparency fieldsAustralia· 2025-10-27
Senator David Pocock's expulsion sparked a lobbying investigation.
Senator David Pocock expulsion sparks lobbying investigationAustralia· 2025-10-17
Independent senator David Pocock has been kicked out of the Parliamentary Sports Club after raising concerns about a gambling lobby firm's sponsorship.
David Pocock booted from Parliamentary Sports Club after calling out lobbying sponsorship, questioning Anthony Albanese’s presidencyAustralia· 2025-10-10
David Pocock is believed to have Coalition and Greens backing for his amendment to fast-track aged care packages.
Labor could be dealt first defeat over delays for 200,000 AustraliansAustralia· 2025-09-02
David Pocock is an independent senator who hosted a charity event.
Federal Court has had enough of this Instagram-famous cavoodleAustralia· 2025-08-28
David Pocock has tabled a Whistleblower Protection Authority bill in parliament.
ATO whistleblower escapes jail time and convictionAustralia· 2025-08-28
The Sentiment Agency was founded by former David Pocock staffer Holly Rankin.
Betoota Advocate, Kate Ceberano among cultural celebritiesAustralia· 2025-08-26
David Pocock expressed concern over the National Anti-Corruption Commission's investigation into the department.
NACC widens parliamentary corruption probe that saw Rob Stefanic getting sackedAustralia· 2025-08-06
David Pocock has called for the memberships to be banned for MPs.
MP flight policy review to end bureaucrats accepting flight upgradesAustralia· 2025-08-06
Including Pocock, the ACT average is 186,000.
How is your MP doing?Australia· 2025-08-05
David Pocock was mentioned as part of the outcry over staffing allocation independence.
PM faces multiparty push on staffingAustralia· 2025-07-25
David Pocock is an independent senator and a friend of Sarah Wilson.
Sarah Wilson’s urgent warning on civilisation’s declineAustralia· 2025-07-24
Independent senator David Pocock emphasized the need for more than words from the international community to stop the killing of civilians in Gaza.
Australia condemns Israel for ‘indefensible’ Gaza deaths as it joins coalition of countries denouncing Israel | Australian foreign policy
United Kingdom· 2025-07-22Senator David Pocock said sexual violence survivors had already waited too long for the government to respond.
Former defence minister despairs over crisisAustralia· 2025-07-08
Senator David Pocock said sexual violence survivors had already waited too long for the government to respond.
First female defence minister despairs over crisisAustralia· 2025-07-07The 2012 team was led by now senator David Pocock.
Australia squad thin on playmakers may come back to bite Joe Schmidt – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2025-06-20
Independent senator David Pocock has quipped it is a 'part-time parliament'.
MPs sitting in parliament for fewer days than any year in the last two decadesAustralia· 2025-06-02
