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Fit the Bill: Do we need more senators?

I once thought, for purely selfish reasons, that the ACT should have six senators.

David Pocock calls out ‘disingenuous’ debate on the voice

Independent Senator David Pocock says politicians need to raise the tone of debate about the Indigenous voice to parliament.

2, 4, 6? Federal Labor commits to more senators for the ACT

The national Labor conference passed a motion today to increase the number of Senators in both the ACT and the Northern Territory.

Musicians sing out for fair pay for radio play at APH

Prime Minister Anthony Albanese isn’t the only music-lover on the hill (remember him sculling a beer at Gang of Youths concert), David Pocock is also a fan and today the Senate debated his Bill to overturn archaic copyright legislation that shortchanges musicians when their songs are played on radio.

ACT Senator Pocock to vote down ‘weak’ gas tax without changes

A plan to raise more money by taxing big gas and oil companies faces an uphill battle as independent senator David Pocock reveals he is willing to vote against the proposal as it stands.

Coalition senators call for federal intervention into Calvary

The Coalition will call for a senate inquiry into the Calvary acquisition and federal intervention, but Senator David Pocock disagrees.

‘Massive loopholes’ giving tobacco lobbyists access: David Pocock

Massive security loopholes are allowing lobbyists to access parliamentarians without transparency, says Independent senator David Pocock.

David Pocock hits back after Brumbies say ‘no’ to Voice campaigning

Former Wallabies captain turned politician David Pocock is confident Rugby Australia will endorse the 'yes' campaign before the Indigenous voice referendum.

Federal Labor’s second budget: Prosperity, missed opportunity, or inequality?

The ACT’s four Federal Labor politicians say the budget delivers for Canberra but Independent Senator David Pocock considers it unambitious and a missed opportunity.

Vulnerable Australians may miss out on housing fund

Vulnerable Australians might miss out on affordable housing as Labor's key policy hits a major roadblock, failing to clinch the support needed.

Labor’s housing fund stalls as crossbench demands more

A $10 billion housing future fund needs the support of the Greens and crossbenchers to pass, but Labor has yet to budge on amendments.

Opposition mounting to Labor’s $10b social housing fund

The Greens and key crossbenchers are not convinced the Albanese government's social housing fund will do enough to ease Australia's worsening housing crisis.

ACT Parkinson’s community opens office in Deakin

The Parkinson’s community in Canberra now has a home away from home with the official opening of its first ever office in Deakin this week, on Tuesday 14 March.

ACT senator David Pocock shortlisted as emerging political leader

ACT Independent Senator David Pocock has been shortlisted for the 2022 McKinnon Emerging Political Leader of the Year.

David Pocock pushes gambling, alcohol advertising regulation

Independent senator David Pocock is pushing for social media advertising reform on gambling, alcohol and unhealthy food products.

Safeguard scheme could harm efficiency efforts says David Pocock

Key independent senator David Pocock says the government's proposed safeguard mechanism will need changes to ensure its success.

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