Media Releases
CANBERRANS CALL FOR STRONGER GAMBLING REFORM
August 13, 2026
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock is today tabling a petition coordinated by Independent Candidate for Bean Jessie Price calling for a full ban on gambling advertising. Signed by more than 700 Canberrans the petition...
Read MoreBILL TO USE GOVERNMENT LAND TO IMPROVE HOUSING SUPPLY
July 02, 2026
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock is today introducing a private senator’s bill to better leverage land owned by the Federal Government for the supply of new affordable housing.
Read MoreAMENDMENTS TO IMPROVE WEAK GAMBLING LAWS
July 01, 2026
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock is proposing six amendments to significantly strengthen the government’s proposed new gambling laws starting with a full ban on gambling ads as recommended by the landmark, multi-partisan backed, Murphy...
Read MoreNACC COMISSIONER PAUL BRERETON RESIGNS
May 25, 2026
The National Anti-Corruption Commission (NACC) is a hard-won reform pushed for years by Dr Helen Haines that I was proud to push for alongside other crossbench colleagues.
Read MoreFURTHER CUTS AT CSIRO
May 21, 2026
My thoughts today are with the tremendous scientists and professional staff who face losing a job they love serving our nation
Read MoreFEDERAL BUDGET A STEP TOWARDS INTERGENERATIONAL EQUITY BUT BIG MISSED OPPORTUNITIES
May 12, 2026
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock has congratulated the Treasurer on pursuing housing reform in tonight’s federal budget, but lamented the Albanese Government’s lack of courage in failing to implement a 25% gas export tax. The...
Read MoreWEAK MURPHY REVIEW RESPONSE FAILS TO PROTECT CHILDREN FROM GAMBLING ADVERTISING HARM
May 12, 2026
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock has slammed the Government’s response to the Murphy Review into online gambling harm, describing it as “cowardly” and “deeply disrespectful” to the Australians who are being harmed by gambling...
Read MoreCANBERRA-SYDNEY RAIL FUNDING INADEQUATE BUT WELCOME
May 11, 2026
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock has welcomed the announcement of $50 million in Federal Funding towards upgrading the Sydney to Canberra rail line but said it wasn’t enough to make a significant difference to...
Read MoreSTATEMENT ON THE ANU CHANCELLOR’S RESIGNATION
May 08, 2026
This year the Australian National University (ANU) will mark 80 years serving our community here in Canberra, across the country and around the world. Scores of academics, professional staff and students have given so...
Read More25 YEARS TO REPAY STUDENT DEBT UNDER JRG TREASURY WORKING PAPER REVEALS
May 05, 2026
A Treasury working paper from May last year released under Freedom of Information to The Guardian has estimated the impact of the Morrison Government’s failed Job Ready Graduates (JRG) scheme on student debt and...
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