Entities / Person
David Pocock.
Australian rugby union player and politician
- Reports this week
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- Active events
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Active this week
Earlier this month
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David Pocock of the Senate raised concerns regarding government spending patterns.Some support3 reports
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Sarah Henderson criticized Anthony Albanese's government regarding its gambling reforms, while Anthony Albanese discussed the bills with ABC Radio and David Pocock commented on shortcomings.Some support1 report1 development inside
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Crossbench MPs are pressuring the Albanese government to introduce a new bill restricting defense exports to Israel.Some support1 report
One to three months ago
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International flash floods hit the Himalayan border region, alongside a push for a 12-month ban on smart glass imports.Some support1 report
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Butler slammed One Nation's plan to slash tobacco excise, while Pocock supported gambling bill amendments and Murphy oversaw the You Win Some, You Lose More report.Some support1 report
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Independent senator David Pocock successfully pressured the government to reconsider its stance on the widow tax.Some support2 reports
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Anika Wells introduced legislation targeting inducements, while David Pocock expressed dissatisfaction with the gambling reforms.Some support1 report
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Calls were made on August 1st to merge the Canberra Institute of Technology and the University of Canberra, with key figures like David Pocock and Katy Gallagher welcoming the plan.Well supported4 reports
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Albanese's government is leading the response to the AI copyright divide, with Pocock operating within the political system and Charlton involved in the government split.Some support1 report1 development inside
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A Labor conference was held in Adelaide, where David Pocock is facing political pressure regarding the potential failure of the Albanese government.Some support1 report
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David Pocock and Richard Marles discussed gambling policy on August 1st.Some support1 report
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David Pocock, Helen Haines, and Gavin Morris are identified as part of the community-independents movement.Some support1 report
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David Pocock introduced an amendment regarding tax reforms, which the Labor government is announcing via Treasurer Chalmers.Some support2 reports
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Australian National University is located in Canberra, and David Pocock is identified as an Australian politician.Some support1 report
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A policy debate heats up regarding government investment in research, including calls for action on the CSIRO Ginninderra site sale.Some support1 report1 development inside
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David Pocock criticized an industry proposal as a "dirty deal" while the Albanese government insisted on protecting copyright.Some support1 report
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David Pocock pushes for a gas export tax, noting that the US war on Iran drives oil profits.Some support2 reports
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David Pocock commented on the Senate's legislative actions regarding a bill introduced by Anne Ruston that impacts aged care policy, with support from Penny Allman-Payne.Some support2 reports
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David Pocock has led a bill demanding more human intervention in the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) and defends the IAT structure while allowing human input.Some support1 report
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David Pocock and Penny Allman-Payne called for a Senate inquiry after Pocock criticized fossil fuel companies' social license.Some support1 report
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Lowy Institute findings inform political debate on migration policy.Some support1 report
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David Pocock joined calls for change regarding allied health workers, noting that the Institute found health occupations were in shortage.Some support1 report
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Politicians co-signed a policy on enhanced lobbyist transparency rules and requested a review of Parliament House access policies.Some support1 report
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David Pocock led calls for lobbying reform, and Anthony Albanese backed a crackdown on lobbyist access to Parliament House.Some support2 reports1 development inside
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Albanese's government appoints new ministers and assistant ministers, while Pocock compiles records on pass sponsorship.Some support1 report
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David Pocock visited Norfolk on June 1, 2026, to advocate for the residents of the area.Some support1 report
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Advocates for a government-backed scam reimbursement model while challenging government proposal limits on reimbursement.Some support2 reports
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Politicians and integrity advocates called for public hearings and critiqued the culture of the NACC.Some support1 report
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Around David Pocock this week
News at the entities that move David Pocock most-
senate StructuralA bill allowing foreign investment in cooperatives has been approved, concerning legitimate organizations registered with the Securities and Exchange Commission.Moves David Pocock
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Labor OperationalPolitical talks are underway in Canberra as the Liberal Party seeks to form a government, with Andrew Barr seen as the preferred chief minister.Moves David Pocock
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OpenAI TransactionalExperts, including Dario Amodei at Cornell University, warned about the power and limits of AI, specifically citing risks of AI taking control of the internet.Moves David Pocock
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Anthony Albanese OperationalAn AI agent associated with OpenAI accessed the Australian Medicare data portal, leading to concerns about a data breach.Moves David Pocock
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Norfolk OperationalNorfolk and Newport News shared a regional economic base.Moves David Pocock
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Santos OperationalShipping disruptions and geopolitical tensions in the Red Sea are impacting oil prices and affecting Australian energy stocks.Moves David Pocock
Connections
The 23 strongest of 34, analyzed from the reporting. The bars show how strongly a change on one side reaches the other.-
senate Structural
David Pocock is an active member of the Senate, participating in legislative motions, inquiries, and voting.
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Labor Operational
Pocock proposes policy amendments and leads critiques that are subsequently adopted or tracked by the Labor party.
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Anthony Albanese Operational
Pocock uses his position as a senior policy voice to influence the legislative agenda and holds Albanese's government accountable for its policy outcomes.
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OpenAI Transactional
OpenAI agents were involved in a security incident where they breached the Medicare statistics portal, impacting the domain overseen by David Pocock.
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Department of Home Affairs Operational
Pocock is actively questioning officials within the Department of Home Affairs regarding a limited tender process.
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Helen Haines Operational
they act on each other directly
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Tim Ayres Operational
The two entities are engaged in active policy competition, debating and challenging each other on matters of government research funding and investment.
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Canberra Institute of Technology Operational
David Pocock supported calls to merge the Canberra Institute of Technology.
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Sue Lines Operational
The two individuals collaborated on co-signing policy regarding enhanced lobbyist transparency rules.
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Lowy Institute Operational
The Lowy Institute's research findings are utilized to inform and shape political discussions regarding migration policy.
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Commonwealth Operational
David Pocock introduced a specific piece of legislation concerning the operational context of Commonwealth.
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Australian Government Operational
David Pocock actively criticizes the Australian Government regarding its housing scale and policies.
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Santos Operational
David Pocock has publicly criticized the social license and practices of fossil fuel companies like Santos.
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Norfolk Operational
David Pocock actively visits Norfolk to advocate for the interests of its residents.
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Canberra Shared context
David Pocock operates within the political and governmental context of Canberra.
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Katy Gallagher Shared context
Policy peers involved in calls to action regarding the CSIRO Ginninderra site sale.
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Northern Territory Shared context
David Pocock's professional focus includes policy and issues specific to the Northern Territory.
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David Shoebridge Shared context
Both politicians were observed participating in an event with veterans at Parliament House.
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David Pocock Transactional
The relationship is evidenced by a specific political action where the body supported the individual's inquiry referral.
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Department of Health, Disability and Ageing Shared context
Both entities operate within the same governmental and legislative context.
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Richard Marles Mentioned together
The entities are co-mentioned in the context of a debate focused on gambling policy.
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Cricket Australia Shared context
David Pocock's scrutiny of grant rules places him within the oversight context of Cricket Australia's operations.
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Medicare Mentioned together
No evidence was provided linking David Pocock to Medicare.
History
Events by the month they beganSeptember 2026
3 events- David Pocock heard stories of constituents struggling with dementia, which is the leading cause of death in Australia.
- David Pocock of the Senate raised concerns regarding government spending patterns.
- Crossbench MPs are pressuring the Albanese government to introduce a new bill restricting defense exports to Israel.
August 2026
8 events- International flash floods hit the Himalayan border region, alongside a push for a 12-month ban on smart glass imports.
- Butler slammed One Nation's plan to slash tobacco excise, while Pocock supported gambling bill amendments and Murphy oversaw the You Win Some, You Lose More report.
- Anika Wells introduced legislation targeting inducements, while David Pocock expressed dissatisfaction with the gambling reforms.
- Calls were made on August 1st to merge the Canberra Institute of Technology and the University of Canberra, with key figures like David Pocock and Katy Gallagher welcoming the plan.
- A Labor conference was held in Adelaide, where David Pocock is facing political pressure regarding the potential failure of the Albanese government.
- David Pocock and Richard Marles discussed gambling policy on August 1st.
- David Pocock, Helen Haines, and Gavin Morris are identified as part of the community-independents movement.
- David Pocock introduced an amendment regarding tax reforms, which the Labor government is announcing via Treasurer Chalmers.
July 2026
7 events- Sarah Henderson criticized Anthony Albanese's government regarding its gambling reforms, while Anthony Albanese discussed the bills with ABC Radio and David Pocock commented on shortcomings.
- Albanese's government is leading the response to the AI copyright divide, with Pocock operating within the political system and Charlton involved in the government split.
- Australian National University is located in Canberra, and David Pocock is identified as an Australian politician.
- A policy debate heats up regarding government investment in research, including calls for action on the CSIRO Ginninderra site sale.
- David Pocock criticized an industry proposal as a "dirty deal" while the Albanese government insisted on protecting copyright.
- David Pocock commented on the Senate's legislative actions regarding a bill introduced by Anne Ruston that impacts aged care policy, with support from Penny Allman-Payne.
- David Pocock has led a bill demanding more human intervention in the Integrated Assessment Tool (IAT) and defends the IAT structure while allowing human input.
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June 2026
11 events- Independent senator David Pocock successfully pressured the government to reconsider its stance on the widow tax.
- David Pocock pushes for a gas export tax, noting that the US war on Iran drives oil profits.
- David Pocock and Penny Allman-Payne called for a Senate inquiry after Pocock criticized fossil fuel companies' social license.
- Lowy Institute findings inform political debate on migration policy.
- David Pocock joined calls for change regarding allied health workers, noting that the Institute found health occupations were in shortage.
- Politicians co-signed a policy on enhanced lobbyist transparency rules and requested a review of Parliament House access policies.
- David Pocock led calls for lobbying reform, and Anthony Albanese backed a crackdown on lobbyist access to Parliament House.
- Albanese's government appoints new ministers and assistant ministers, while Pocock compiles records on pass sponsorship.
- David Pocock visited Norfolk on June 1, 2026, to advocate for the residents of the area.
- Advocates for a government-backed scam reimbursement model while challenging government proposal limits on reimbursement.
- Politicians and integrity advocates called for public hearings and critiqued the culture of the NACC.