David Pocock
Bleeding knees, burning abs: I spent a week living like David Pocock. It nearly killed me
How does Canberra’s most shredded politician stay fit? Angus Thompson underwent five days of pain involving heavy weights, burning abs – and a winter dip in frigid waters.
- by Angus Thompson
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Living like Australia’s most shredded senator for a week
Reporter Angus Thompson followed David Pocock's fitness and diet regimen – and it nearly killed him.
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Climate crisis
In 2022, I left court in tears. Standing in parliament felt like deja vu
Protecting current and future young Australians from the impacts of climate change is all we ask from our politicians. But still, they refuse to safeguard us.
- by Anjali Sharma
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Loophole allows alcohol advertising to be broadcast during the Wiggles
Independent senator says the government must close a loophole in laws protecting children from alcohol advertising on free-to-air television.
- by Mike Foley
This $24m website should let you compare medical fees. Only 20 doctors have used it
“So, over $1 million per doctor on the website?” Senator David Pocock asked department officials at budget estimates.
- by Natassia Chrysanthos
Government urged to ban AI-generated election materials
There are fears deepfakes of Anthony Albanese or Peter Dutton could be used to spread misinformation ahead of the next federal election.
- by David Swan
‘Fatally flawed’: Crossbench anger after Senate report stops short of lobbying reform
A Senate inquiry has rebuffed calls for stricter controls on the hundreds of lobbyists who gain access to Parliament House to influence politicians.
- by David Crowe
Five options for slashing landlord concessions to help fix the housing crisis
Key independent senators have teamed up and say the government could be giving up as much as $60 billion in tax revenue if it doesn’t make changes.
- by Rachel Clun
Plibersek scales back environment reforms as coral bleaching goes global
The Albanese government is backing away from its pledge to lodge a comprehensive nature protection reform in parliament.
- by Mike Foley
Last hurrah for the big spenders? Inside Labor’s campaign reform balancing act
The election reform package would create a big change in how campaigns are funded and politicians engage in politics. But achieving consensus will not be straightforward.
- by Paul Sakkal
The after-hours phone call that gave workers the right to disconnect
Senator Barbara Pocock retreated to her parliamentary office in Canberra for a critical meeting with fellow kingmaker David Pocock last week. The mood was tense.
- by Sumeyya Ilanbey