• Independent Senator for ACT
• Became a Senator on 21 May 2022 — Federal election
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Statements by Senators: Australian Political Parties (4 Sep 2025)

“Yesterday the Albanese government approved the Ulan thermal coalmine expansion. That's 18 million extra tonnes of coal for export, equivalent to 500 million Sydney-to-Melbourne flights. The decision comes just before the announcement of a 2035 emissions reduction target. Labor is busy destroying the prospects of a strong target. You can't claim any kind of climate leadership and continue to...”

Committees: Economics References Committee; Reference (4 Sep 2025)

“I move: That the following matter be referred to the Economics References Committee for inquiry and report by 9 December 2025: The proposed takeover of Santos Limited by the XRG Consortium, with particular reference to: (a) Australia's energy security and control over critical energy assets; (b) the impact on domestic energy prices and the tension between exports and domestic supplies; (c)...”

Committees: Selection of Bills Committee; Report (4 Sep 2025)

“I just want to put on the record the many concerns I've heard from people in the ACT about the way that the government is rushing through a bill which Senator Shoebridge and Senator Cash methodically proved is not actually urgent. Many Canberrans have very deep concerns about the way that this is happening in our parliament, with a total lack of scrutiny and what seems to be going against the...”

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• Has spoken in 113 debates in the last year — well above average amongst Senators.
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• Has used three-word alliterative phrases (e.g. "she sells seashells") 320 times in debates — average amongst Senators. (Why is this here?)

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