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Barbara Pocock

@barbarapocock

writer, mother, painter, gardener, unionist, professor, economist, Greens Senator for SA. Spokesperson for Employment, Finance and Public Sector.

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Israel's latest attacks on Iran, with US backing, are a dangerous escalation risking global war. Australia must clearly state we won't participate and will prohibit use of Pine Gap and other joint US facilities in these attacks.

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Over 1250 people sleeping rough in SA are receiving some support in 10 urban LGAs. The total no who need support is unknown. We need transparency - and most importantly we need 🏠 solutions. Leaked govt report reveals Adelaide’s suburban housing shock adelaidenow.com.au/news/south-aus…

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ASX's top 100 companies gave their CEOs a near 14% pay rise in 2023-24 while the rest of Australia was grappling with a cost of living crisis. Remember this hypocrisy when business resists calls to raise the minimum wage and for improved conditions and pay for workers. #auspol

ASX's top 100 companies gave their CEOs a near 14% pay rise in 2023-24 while the rest of Australia was grappling with a cost of living crisis.

Remember this hypocrisy when business resists calls to raise the minimum wage and for improved conditions and pay for workers.

#auspol
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Oh look, there’s Ken Henry and Lyndon Schneider, promoters of biodiversity carbon credits to ‘offset’ fossil emissions. The Australian Climate and Biodiversity Foundation is funded by WA mining money. It is not an Env group or org. This meeting has all hallmarks of sell out.

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The South Australian Liberal Party has embraced the politics of extreme minorities and in doing so, is on track to become one itself. Will they drop below 20%? Based on this trajectory, they will be completely removed from Adelaide.

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No Congressional approval. No public debate. No plan for what comes next. Behind these men is a massive military machine bent on profit, feeding their decisions & responsible for the last 3 failed US-led wars - which Australia joined. Wars which cost so many lives. Never again.

No Congressional approval. No public debate. No plan for what comes next. Behind these men is a massive military machine bent on profit, feeding their decisions & responsible for the last 3 failed US-led wars - which Australia joined. Wars which cost so many lives. Never again.
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We need state and federal governments to recognise the vulnerability of renters in this country and work with the Greens to make secure housing accessible for all. We are a wealthy country, and no one deserves to live in sub-standard housing. #auspol

We need state and federal governments to recognise the vulnerability of renters in this country and work with the Greens to make secure housing accessible for all.

We are a wealthy country, and no one deserves to live in sub-standard housing.

#auspol
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A tiny sliver of ultra rich superannuants and their aggressive defenders show us how hard they will fight to protect the fruit of their greed. Shame on them. theguardian.com/australia-news…

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A climate crisis on SA shores. Sea surface temperatures are reported to have fallen in shallow waters, but deeper continental shelf waters are still experiencing “marine heatwave” conditions. Huge nos of marine animals deaths.

A climate crisis on SA shores. Sea surface temperatures are reported to have fallen in shallow waters, but deeper continental shelf waters are still experiencing “marine heatwave” conditions. Huge nos of marine animals deaths.
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No tender?? A cosy deal with no details - or opportunity for locals?? The whole deal smacks of shafting South Australians - our access to precious parklands and handballing jobs to mates from the big end of town. Arrogant or what? ⁦Peter Malinauskas⁩ abc.net.au/news/2025-07-0…

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A childcare crisis is afflicting so many parents and families across our country. Amidst all that worry and deep concern, there is too little discussion of the private-profit business model that runs 75% of childcare in Australia. It cuts care to the bone. It has to change.

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“What was revealed is how for-profit providers, now accounting for 75 per cent of the sector, have fundamentally reshaped the sector.” abc.net.au/news/2025-07-0…

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On the occasion of his 90th birthday we remember all the work of his Holiness the Dalai Lama for peace. The Tibetan people should be empowered to freely choose their economic, social, cultural and religious policies without interference, including the right to self-determination.

On the occasion of his 90th birthday we remember all the work of his Holiness the Dalai Lama for peace. The Tibetan people should be empowered to freely choose their economic, social, cultural and religious policies without interference, including the right to self-determination.