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    David Pocock

    Independent Senator for ACT

    Learn more about David Pocock of the Independent, and their work for the Australian Capital Territory electorate.

    IndependentAustralian Capital Territory, ACTIncumbent
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    Biography

    Background and political history

    Ex-Wallabies captain turned climate & integrity campaigner; first non-major-party ACT senator (elected 2022).

    Parliamentary Activity

    Voting statistics from TheyVoteForYou(Last updated: 6/15/2025)

    84%
    Attendance Rate
    1164 of 1384 votes
    0
    Party Rebellions
    0.0% of votes
    0
    Current Positions
    Backbencher
    Senate
    Chamber
    ACT

    Top Policy Positions

    increasing trade unions' powers in the workplace
    %
    increasing protection of Australia's fresh water
    %
    increasing marine conservation
    %

    Policy alignment scores are calculated from voting records on related parliamentary divisions. Data provided by TheyVoteForYou.

    Policy Positions

    Key issues and stances

    Climate

    Science-based

    75 % cut by 2035; electrify 1 m homes.

    Integrity

    Real-time

    Donation caps & truth-in-political-ads.

    Cost of living

    Targeted relief

    Energy-efficiency loans & rental reforms.

    Voting History

    Recent votes on key legislation

    Climate Change Bill 2022

    2022-08-04YES

    43 % target

    National Anti-Corruption Commission Bill 2022

    2022-11-30YES

    Integrity body

    Election History

    Past election results

    YearElectorateResultVote %
    2022ACTWon21.5%

    Contact Information

    Get in touch with David Pocock

    Email

    senator.pocock@aph.gov.au

    Phone

    (02) 6247 6444

    Office Address

    Lvl 1, 19 Moore St, Canberra City ACT 2600