• Australian Greens Senator for SA
• Became a Senator on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements by Senators: Housing (6 Nov 2025)

“I rise to speak about the housing crisis. In the past year, rents around Australia have risen between seven and 14 per cent—in a single year. That's two to four times the rate of increase in wages in that same year. How are renters meant to keep up when their rents are growing two, three or even four times as fast as their incomes? It's even worse for low-income households. A...”

Committees: Selection of Bills Committee; Report (6 Nov 2025)

“I rise to support Senator McKim's amendment in relation to the Fair Work Amendment (Right to Work from Home) Bill. Today, what we're seeing is Labor and the Liberals joining forces to delay action on an issue that matters to millions of Australians out there—the right to work from home. My bill would give workers the right to work from home for up to two days a week—a modest,...”

Matters of Urgency: Housing (5 Nov 2025)

“I move: That, in the opinion of the Senate, the following is a matter of urgency: The need for the Australian Government to reform their $181 billion tax breaks for wealthy property investors and their 5% deposit scheme which are threatening the stability of our housing system while the big banks are on track to make $30 billion in profits this financial year. I'm speaking to the urgency of...”

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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 111 times in debates — below average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

Barbara Pocock's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Aug 2025