Media Releases
Turning Point in Climate Debate
August 07, 2023
The largest delegation of doctors to ever come to Parliament House will sound the alarm over Darwin’s Middle Arm gas precinct, warning of increased cancer rates and other devastating health consequences if the Federal...
Read MoreA Vision for Canberra
August 01, 2023
Notes for a speech delivered by Senator Pocock at the Canberra Region Tourism Advisory Forum on Tuesday 1 August 2023, launching the ACT infrastructure investment campaign A Vision for Canberra.
Read MoreNew bill to create duty of care to young Australians in government decision-making
July 31, 2023
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock will introduce the Climate Change Amendment (Duty of Care and Intergenerational Equity) Bill 2023 tomorrow, which would legislate a positive duty of care, creating a requirement for politicians and...
Read MoreHuge delegation to visit Parliament for day of action to stop Australia’s ‘cancer alley’
July 26, 2023
Scores of health professionals from across the country are preparing to descend on Canberra when parliament resumes protesting the development of what they fear will become Australia’s own ‘cancer alley’.
Read MoreReview of Renewable Energy Infrastructure a win for communities
July 04, 2023
A new review announced today examining the roll out of renewable energy infrastructure will provide a meaningful and constructive way for communities, especially in regional Australia, to have their say on the impact of...
Read MoreFederal inquiry into calvary
June 22, 2023
The Australian Greens and the Coalition today voted to refer Queensland Nationals Senator Matt Canavan’s private Senator’s bill that seeks to amend the ACT Self-Government (Consequential Provisions) Act 1988 to a senate committee for...
Read MoreSenator Foster Critical Dialogue on Investment and AUS-US Climate Compact
June 21, 2023
Today Liberal Senator Andrew Bragg, Labor Senator Karen Grogan, and ACT Independent Senator David Pocock are sparking an essential discussion on the AUS-US Climate Compact and stimulating investment in Australia’s green export potential.
Read MoreElectoral Reform must address Territory representation
June 19, 2023
The Joint Standing Committee on Electoral Matters (JSCEM) has today tabled an interim report and recommendations from its inquiry into the 2022 federal election.
Read MoreYear in review + feedback
June 19, 2023
I've put together a quick summary of some of the key milestones over the past twelve months and am also asking for your feedback.
Read MoreCalvary Inquiry needs to respect Territory Rights
June 15, 2023
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock will seek to amend two separate motions scheduled to be moved in the parliament today by Coalition Senators Matt Canavan and Michaelia Cash seeking both a federal senate inquiry...
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