• Independent Senator for ACT
• Became a Senator on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Bills: Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (More Support in the Safety Net) Bill 2024; Second Reading (3 Jul 2024)

“The Social Services and Other Legislation Amendment (More Support in the Safety Net) Bill 2024 obviously seeks to increase the maximum rate of Commonwealth rent assistance by 10 per cent, or some $9.40 a week. While any increase is welcome, this obviously doesn't come close to what is needed. It also ignores two consecutive years worth of expert advice from the independent Economic Inclusion...”

Petitions: Refugee and Humanitarian Visas (3 Jul 2024)

“by leave—I table a non-conforming petition calling on the government to grant humanitarian visas to people fleeing Gaza.”

Petitions: Migration Amendment (Removal and Other Measures) Bill 2024 (3 Jul 2024)

“by leave—I table a non-conforming petition which opposes the government's migration removals and travel ban bill.”

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• Has spoken in 160 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
• People have made 0 comments on this Senator's speeches — average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 215 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

David Pocock's latest interest statementLast updated: 31 Jan 2023