The Latest Breaking News from David Pocock

Calvary takeover fight to be brought to Senate again

It follows an unsuccessful motion for a Senate inquiry.

The Canberra Times · Jun 17, 2023

Voice would be nothing but window dressing: Thorpe

Independent senator Lidia Thorpe has hit out against the voice referendum, saying the body would be a powerless advisory group.

AAP · Jun 14, 2023

Labor guarantees minimum $500m each year for housing in bid to win Greens support

Housing minister says work for social and affordable homes can begin as soon as future fund is established but Greens say it should begin now

The Guardian - AU · Jun 12, 2023

From jobseeker to vaping: which of Labor’s budget measures are likely to pass parliament?

While some government changes don’t require legislation, others will involve a fight – and battle lines are being drawn

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2023

Greens and Senate unite to kick $10 billion Housing Australia Future Fund to the long grass

The Greens and Coalition have joined forces in a move that kicks Labor's $10 billion housing policy into the long grass, leaving the government's plans at a major road block.

ABC News · May 11, 2023

No love lost between Greens and Labor as standoff over housing bill boils over

The Greens are in an excruciating position as they court angry renters while the government plays to middle-of-the-road voters

The Guardian - AU · May 11, 2023

Tears, fury in Senate as housing debate gets caustic

Jacqui Lambie has issued an emotional plea to remove politics from plans for a national fund to kickstart an affordable housing program.

The New Daily · May 11, 2023

Opposition will ‘use every tactic’ to block bill – as it happened

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The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Jim Chalmers accuses Coalition of ‘downward envy’ as Dutton refuses to commit to jobseeker increase in budget

Angus Taylor repeats claims budget may have increased chances Reserve Bank will further increase interest rates

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023

Afternoon Update: Budget reactions; US child shot playing hide-and-seek; and Air New Zealand’s new bunk beds

Labor’s budget criticised as Coalition and Greens say there is not enough cost-of-living help

The Guardian - AU · May 10, 2023