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David Pocock, sometimes referred to as the David Pocock Party, is an Australian political party founded by Pocock in 2021. Under the Australian Senate electoral system, only registered political parties are able to have a name and logo appear above the line on the ballot paper.
Apr 16, 2024 · Former rugby star David Pocock is a new senator for the ACT and a fierce critic of Defence spending and lobbying. He has exposed misleading evidence, governance failures and a lack of transparency in the public service.
Jun 14, 2022 · Former rugby union star David Pocock has made history, becoming the first independent senator for a territory. He has unseated former ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja, taking the territory's second Senate seat alongside Labor's Katy Gallagher.
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Sep 12, 2022 · David Pocock is a former Wallabies captain and world player of the year who now represents the ACT in the Senate. Learn how he went from playing rugby in Zimbabwe to challenging the Canberra culture and advocating for social justice and wildlife conservation.
David made his mark on schoolboy rugby in 2005 touring with the Australian Schoolboys team to the UK, Upon his return, he joined Western Force in Perth. In 2008 David captained the Australian U20s at the Junior World Championships, also making his Wallabies debut.
Oct 4, 2022 · The former Australia rugby captain and climate activist won the inaugural award for his environmental advocacy and action. He led The Cool Down initiative, became an independent senator in Australia, and supported various campaigns and organisations in both countries.
Elected to the Senate for the Australian Capital Territory, 2022. Committee service. Joint Standing: National Capital and External Territories served from 8.9.2022 to present. Senate Select: Adopting Artificial Intelligence served from 27.3.2024 to present.
