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David Pocock
Senate · Independent
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Independent Senator for ACT since 2022 · no sourced faction · attends 86% of votes
- Independent
- 86% attendance
Biography
David Willmer Pocock (born 23 April 1988) is an Australian politician and former professional rugby union player. Born in South Africa and then raised in Gweru, Zimbabwe, Pocock moved to Australia as a teenager and played for the Australia national rugby team. He played primarily at openside flanker, and was vice captain of the Brumbies in Super Rugby. After his retirement, Pocock worked as a conservationist and social justice advocate. In the 2022 Australian federal election, Pocock ran as an independent candidate for one of the Australian Capital Territory's two Senate seats. He defeated Liberal incumbent senator Zed Seselja, becoming the first independent to represent the ACT in the…
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- Date of birth
- 1988-04-23
- Place of birth
- Messina, South Africa
- APH identifier
- 256136
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Current and senior roles
- 26 July 2022–presentIndependent Whip
Committee service
- 27 July 2022–presentSenate Standing — Scrutiny of Delegated Legislation (formerly Regulations and Ordinances)
Qualifications
- 1 January 2020–presentMSustAg
Occupations
- 1 July 2020–1 December 2021Project Director from July 2020 to December 2021.
- 1 December 2005–1 March 2020Professional athlete from December 2005 to March 2020.
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