• 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,...”

Documents: National Climate Risk Assessment and National Adaptation Plan; Order for the Production of Documents (27 Oct 2025)

“I rise to take note of the minister's non-explanation. It was not an explanation. In fact, this government needs to take urgent action to address the climate crisis and the housing crisis hitting Australians. The Greens forced the public release of the national climate risk assessment report that Labor sat on for months. The government's own report shows 1.5 million people at risk of losing...”

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• Has spoken in 38 debates in the last year — below average amongst Senators.
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Barbara Pocock's latest interest statementLast updated: 19 Aug 2025