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About David Pocock
David Pocock is an Independent senator for the Australian Capital Territory. He is a former professional rugby union player who worked as a conservationist and social justice advocate before entering politics. He was re-elected in 2025. Pocock is listed by the parliament as an Independent, though he founded and is a member of a registered party named after him.
- First elected
- 14 June 2022, declared by the Australian Electoral Commission
- Born
- 23 April 1988, Messina, South Africa
- Education
- Master of Sustainable Agriculture, Charles Sturt University, 2021
- Parliamentary role
- Independent ACT Whip for the Australian Senate
- Re-elected
- 2025, placing first ahead of the Labor ticket in the ACT
Summarised by AI from Wikipedia, plus our own records. Sources last checked 11 November 2026.
How David Pocock voted
Recorded votes in the Senate since 24 July 2025, from Hansard.
Documents: Russia: order for the production of documents
Voting yes supported agreeing to a motion by Senator Payman calling for the production of documents relating to Russia, which the Senate defeated.
Voted noAgainst their partyDefeated 17 to 27
Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026: in committee
Voting yes supported making amendments (1) and (2) on sheet 3997 to the Treasury Laws Amendment (Strengthening Accountability for Tax Adviser Misconduct and Other Measures) Bill 2026.
Voted noAgainst their partyDefeated 12 to 28
National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the National Disability Insurance Scheme Amendment (Securing the NDIS for Future Generations) Bill 2026 passing its second reading, which agrees with the bill's main idea.
Voted yesAgainst their partyPassed 32 to 10
Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the second reading amendment on sheet 3825 to the Crimes and Other Legislation Amendment (Omnibus No. 1) Bill 2026, which would add to the bill's second reading motion.
Voted yesAgainst their partyDefeated 25 to 34
Documents: Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation: order for the production of documents
Voting yes supported agreeing to general business notice of motion No. 527, moved by Senator Askew, which seeks an order for the production of documents from the Tangentyere Council Aboriginal Corporation.
Voted yesAgainst their partyDefeated 24 to 32
Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026: limitation of debate
Voting yes supported the amendments on sheet 4184 being agreed to during limitation of debate on the Telecommunications Legislation Amendment (Universal Outdoor Mobile Obligation) Bill 2026, which agrees with adding them to the bill.
Voted yesDefeated 15 to 31
Documents: Middle East: order for the production of documents
Voting yes supported agreeing to Senator Payman's motion calling for the production of documents relating to the Middle East, which would require the government to table them in the Senate.
Voted yesDefeated 17 to 27
Matters of Urgency: Fossil Fuel Industry
Voting yes supported agreeing to the urgency motion moved by Senator McDonald on the fossil fuel industry, which would have had the Senate treat it as a matter of urgent debate.
Voted noDefeated 19 to 31
Documents: Australian Electoral Commission: order for the production of documents
Voting yes supported agreeing to Senator Payman's motion No. 772 for the production of documents relating to the Australian Electoral Commission, which the Senate passed 36 to 22.
Voted yesPassed 36 to 22
Documents: Housing Australia Future Fund: order for the production of documents
Voting yes supported the Senate ordering the production of documents about the Housing Australia Future Fund, as set out in motion No. 778 moved by Senator Kovacic.
Voted yesPassed 36 to 22
Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported Senator Roberts's amendment to the second reading of the Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026.
Voted noDefeated 20 to 36
Aged Care Legislation Amendment (Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander Aged Care Commissioner and Other Measures) Bill 2026: second reading
Voting yes supported the second reading amendment moved by Senator Steele-John on behalf of Senator Allman-Payne to the Aged Care Legislation Amendment Bill 2026.
Voted yesDefeated 13 to 27
A member can miss a division for many reasons: illness, leave, ministerial duties, being in the chair or a pair arrangement. "Against their party" means at least three quarters of the rest of their party voted the other way; votes where any party split (usually free or conscience votes) don't count. Votes on procedure aren't listed.
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Photo: Wikimedia Commons. Party and seat checked against the Parliament House member list on 11 November 2026.
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