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Barbara Pocock, former Senator
- Former Australian Greens Senator for SA
- Became a Senator on — Federal election
- Left Senate on n/a — Still in office
Most recent appearances in parliament
- Adjournment: Raise Our Voice in Parliament, Housing (15 Oct 2026)
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“I'm honoured to deliver a speech this evening that was written by Kade, a 16-year-old South Australian, as part of the Raise Our Voice in Parliament campaign. It's a delight to welcome Kade and his mum, Brooke, all the way from Port Pirie and from the school St Mark's College. It's a long way to travel to bring your words to this place. Kade says: A significant issue shaping my future and...”
- Documents: Housing Australia; Order for the Production of Documents (15 Oct 2026)
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“I also rise to take note of the contribution from the Minister representing the Minister for Housing this morning. This OPD was passed in June, and we're still waiting. From what the minister said this morning, we understand that the 'process continues'—those were his words—and that the government expects to respond 'in due course'! Well, who knows when that will be? It's...”
- Questions without Notice: Take Note of Answers: Housing (14 Oct 2026)
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“I move: That the Senate take note of the answer given by the Minister representing the Minister for Housing (Senator Ayres) to a question without notice I asked today on the need for rent caps and for a massive new injection of investment in public housing. Minister Ayres did not cover himself in glory today. He accused me and Senator Bragg of using data that had no credibility when I talked...”
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- Has spoken in 97 debates in the last year — above average amongst Senators.
- People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
- 4 people are tracking whenever this Senator speaks .
- Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 166 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)
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