David Pocock
AustraliaathleteMaleb. 19886.6Global Dominance: 0.01%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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Senator Pocock is mentioned in a tip about the game being tight.
Australia takes on Eddie Jones’ side in start of Les Kiss eraAustralia· 2026-08-08
Independent Australian Capital Territory senator and Labor nemesis David Pocock said it out loud.
The Senate may punt the gambling reform bill. Could the PM call that a win?Australia· 2026-08-06
Independent senator David Pocock introduced an amendment to protect access to grandfathered tax concessions.
Widows and divorcees protected under new federal government amendmentsAustralia· 2026-08-04
Hannah Ferguson lists independent senator David Pocock as one of her political heroes.
Independent candidate launches campaign against Anthony Albanese in the seat of GrayndlerAustralia· 2026-07-28
The issue has been taken up in parliament by independents Helen Haines and David Pocock.
PM to promise new cost-of-living relief and student health subsidies ahead of next electionAustralia· 2026-07-22
Senator David Pocock questioned the university about staff hiring and promotions during the cost-cutting period.
Inside the ANU’s loss-making School of CyberneticsAustralia· 2026-07-11
David Pocock is an independent senator in Australia who has been influential in negotiating legislation and advocating for transparency in government.
How David Pocock still twists the government’s armAustralia· 2026-07-04
David Pocock accused the government of 'caving to vested interests' and vowed to redouble his efforts for a gas tax campaign.
How the Iran war is driving an $18 billion windfall for Australian producersAustralia· 2026-07-02
I think they had David Pocock and Michael Hooper in the backrow.
James Ryan relishing return to Australia – The Irish Times
Ireland· 2026-06-29
Independent senator David Pocock forced a backdown on the 'widow tax' that would have affected investment arrangements.
Pauline Hanson is on a pivot towards the middle groundAustralia· 2026-06-28
Senator David Pocock will be a guest speaker at the rugby lunch.
Toot toot! It’s great to be back on the Socceroos bandwagonAustralia· 2026-06-27
David Pocock pushed to ensure that widows and divorcees do not lose their grandfathered access to capital gains and negative gearing tax concessions.
Capital gains and negative gearing changes: How Labor’s latest tax backdown protects property transfers for widows and divorceesAustralia· 2026-06-25
David Pocock has insisted he will remain independent despite the formation of Community Strong.
Teal independents Zali Steggall and Allegra Spender launch new political partyAustralia· 2026-06-24
David Pocock is an influential senator who plans to stay independent.
Teal party would fall short of minor party status as independents back awayAustralia· 2026-06-23
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 salariesAustralia· 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
