Media Releases
Welcome reinstatement of ACCC Flight monitoring
October 19, 2023
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock has welcomed the Albanese Government’s reinstatement of ACCC flight monitoring, which he has been calling for consistently to better protect consumers and promote transparency.
Read MoreStatement on Australian Capital Territory Dangerous Drugs Bill 2023
October 18, 2023
Despite the Senate reaffirming the rights of our community to govern itself last year, hours upon hours are still spent in the Senate defending against repeated attacks on Territory Rights from Senator Cash, Senator...
Read MoreMedia Statement - Motion to establish a Royal Commission
October 18, 2023
On Tuesday 17 October, NT Senator Nampijinpa Price moved an urgency motion in the Senate.
Read MoreAIS must stay in Canberra
October 16, 2023
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock has reiterated his call for the Albanese Government to rule out relocating the Australian Institute of Sport following an FOI disclosure last week and the announcement today of an...
Read MoreStatement on the Voice referendum
October 15, 2023
I’m thinking today about the many Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander people whose love and labour brought us to this historic Referendum.
Read MoreInquiry finds catastrophic impact on species, waterways and ecosystems from feral horses
October 13, 2023
The Senate Environment and Communications References Committee has this afternoon tabled the report from its eight-month long inquiry into the impacts and management of feral horses in the Australian Alps.
Read MoreLearning from Newcastle's Renewable Energy Renaissance
October 06, 2023
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock will visit Newcastle on Monday 9 October to see firsthand some of the critical work that’s driving Australia’s transition to renewable energy before speaking at a Town Hall meeting...
Read MoreEnduring Cost-of-Living Savings Through Tax Breaks for Electrification
October 04, 2023
ACT Independent Senator David Pocock has today joined crossbench colleagues in calling on the Albanese Government to introduce two tax changes that would accelerate the electrification of rental properties across Australia.
Read MoreBringing Forward Worker Safety Measures
October 03, 2023
Crossbench Senators Jacqui Lambie and David Pocock are today releasing four private senators’ bills for consultation as they seek to bring forward consideration of urgent worker safety measures from the Government’s Fair Work Legislation...
Read MoreCautious Welcome For Children's Marketing Reforms
September 28, 2023
Independent ACT Senator David Pocock has cautiously welcomed the reforms announced today to better protect the privacy of children and young Australians.
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