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Senator David Pocock

Senator David Pocock

Senator for ACT

Independent

Total Interests: 56

Latest alteration: Real Estate - 5/08/24

Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 19/08/22 and alterations since then.  

This statement contains interests declared as being held on 19/08/22 and any alterations since then, including new interests and amendments and deletions to existing interests. The date of an alteration is when it was declared to the register, not when the change occurred.

Due to Senate restrictions the interests of senators' spouses/partners and dependent children are not publicly disclosable.

Open Politics has amended the wording and formatting of some MPs' and senators' declared interests to improve readability or to correct mistakes. To notify Open Politics of an error or omission, contact us.

1. Shareholdings

Shareholdings - 4 records

Shareholdings in public and private companies, including any holding or subsidiary companies

DateRepPersonName of company
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfDP Independent Pty Ltd
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfDavid Pocock Pty Ltd
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

2. Family and business trusts

Family and business trusts - 3 records

Family and business trusts and nominee companies

i. in which a beneficial interest is held

DateRepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interest
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfPocock Family TrustInvestmentJoint beneficiary
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

2. Family and business trusts

Family and business trusts - 3 records

ii. in which someone is a trustee

DateRepPersonName of trust/nominee companyNature of its operationBeneficial interest
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfNilInvestmentJoint beneficiary
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

3. Real Estate

Real Estate - 7 records

Real estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned

DateRepPersonLocationPurpose
5/08/2024Pocock, DavidSelfCanberra, ACT [suburb or area not disclosed as required by rules]Residential
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfWavell Heights, QLD↳ I lent money to family for the deposit. I'm not on the title but will be paid back if/when they sell. Deleted from register 31/01/23Residential
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfMarmion, WA↳ Long-term loan to a friend for deposit. 31/01/23Residential
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfWhyalla, SA↳ Sold. Deleted from register 21/09/23Investment
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfTurner, ACTResidential
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

4. Directorships

Directorships - 5 records

Registered directorships of companies

DateRepPersonName of companyActivities of company
21/12/2023Pocock, DavidSelfChamkoto Farming Private Limited (Zimbabwe) [not formally declared]
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfDP Independent Pty LtdPolitical Party
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfDavid Pocock Pty LtdInvestment
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

5. Partnerships

Partnerships - 3 records

Partnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership

DateRepPersonNameNature of interestsActivities
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfNil
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

6. Liabilities

Liabilities - 3 records

Liabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor

DateRepPersonLiabilityCreditor
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfMortgage on residential propertyHSBC
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

7. Bonds

Bonds - 3 records

Bonds, debentures and like investments

DateRepPersonType of investmentBody in which investment is held
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfNil
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

8. Savings or investment accounts

Savings - 5 records

Savings or investment accounts, including the nature of the account and the name of the bank or financial institution

DateRepPersonName of bank/institution
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfBank Australia
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfNetwealth
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfHSBC
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partner
-Pocock, DavidDependent children

9. Other assets

Other assets - 4 records

The nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500

DateRepPersonNature of any other assets
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfSuperannuation Account
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfLife Insurance
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

10. Other income

Other income - 3 records

The nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)

DateRepPersonNature of income
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfNil
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

11. Gifts

Gifts - 31 records

Gifts of more than $750 from official sources (e.g. a foreign or domestic government, or officeholder in a government) or at more than $300 from non-official sources. Gifts from family or friends do not need to be declared unless a member or senator judges that it could create an appearance of a conflict of interest.

DateRepPersonDetails of gifts
5/08/2024Pocock, DavidSelf1:32 John Deere 9R 540 Tractor replica toy from the National Farmers Federation
5/08/2024Pocock, DavidSelfBottle of wine ($60) as thank you from The Quarterly Essay for hosting a launch of Joelle Gergis' Quarterly Essay
21/12/2023Pocock, DavidSelfSmall Business Breakfast - AV - Paid for by Xero $2,407.50
21/12/2023Pocock, DavidSelfSpilt Milk Canberra tickets x 4 from Lime Cordiale
21/12/2023Pocock, DavidSelfLunch at the Hyatt with Canberra Region Leaders Forum
21/12/2023Pocock, DavidSelfDinner at a COSBOA event at Courgette Restaurant
21/12/2023Pocock, DavidSelfSmall Business Breakfast - Welcome to Country - Paid for by Xero $500
21/12/2023Pocock, DavidSelfSmall Business Breakfast - Catering - Paid for by Xero $3,409
21/12/2023Pocock, DavidSelfGenesis Owusu tickets x 3 from the University of Canberra
23/10/2023Pocock, DavidSelfHoodie, journal, pen, keep cup & tie as thank you from The University of Newcastle & The Wollotuka Institute for visiting (less than $300)
23/10/2023Pocock, DavidSelfCSU Alumni hoodie from Charles Sturt University (less than $300)
23/10/2023Pocock, DavidSelf3 x bucket hats from Birdlife Australia to wear as a Bird Week 2023 ambassador (less than $300)
23/10/2023Pocock, DavidSelfBook as thank you for speaking at the Australian Land Conservation Alliance conference (less than $300)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfVarious books that have arrived in the post from people
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfHaigh’s Chocolates as a thank you for speaking at Forum Australia ($37.50)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfUnderground Spirits bottle of gin and tumbler as thank you for visiting ($100)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfMatildas scarf, mug and flag from Football Australia ($70)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfWallabies scarf from Rugby Australia ($29.99)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfFootball from NRL ($29.99)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelf2 x Canberra United scarves from Canberra United $25)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfHamper of local goods as thank you for speaking at Braidwood for Yes event (less than $300)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfBottle of wine as thank you for speaking at a U3A ACT event ($27)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfSpilt Milk ticket from Australian Festival Association (less than $300)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfGang of Youths ticket from band (less than $300)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfAssorted gifts (cap, belt buckle, lapel pin, pen) as thank you for speaking to a group from US Young Leaders Forum (less than $300)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfGlass vase from Reason Group as thank you for Canberra Tech Roundtable (less than $300)
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfTicket to a Brumbies game as part of 2013 Brumbies 10 year reunion (less than $300)
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfVirgin Beyond Membership↳ Deleted from register 3/10/23
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfQantas Chairman's Lounge Membership↳ Deleted from register 3/10/23
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

12. Travel or hospitality

Travel or hospitality - 6 records

Sponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300

DateRepPersonDetails of travel/hospitality
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfHelicopter flight over Tallaganda State Forest paid for by WWF Australia. Total cost was $3950 + GST. WWF Australia CEO and a videographer were also on board.
21/09/2023Pocock, DavidSelfHelicopter flight over the Macquarie Marshes paid for by the Macquarie Marshes Environmental Landholders Association. Cost of the helicopter was $450/hour - myself and one staff member went for 20 minutes, costing $150.
31/01/2023Pocock, DavidSelfTravel and accommodation for a week in the USA as part of the US Government International Visitor Leadership Program - learning tour to the US with other parliamentarians
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfNil
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

13. Office holder or donor

Office holder or donor - 13 records

Being an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation

DateRepPersonName of organisation
10/01/2024Pocock, DavidSelfMédecins Sans Frontières Australia - Donation
31/01/2023Pocock, DavidSelfHands Across Canberra
31/01/2023Pocock, DavidSelfWin the Day
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfPegasus Riding for the Disabled - Donation
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfMulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary - Donation
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfSave African Rhino Foundation - Donation
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfDe-mining Ukraine Chuffed Campaign - Donation
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfDomestic Violence Crisis Service - Donation
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfAustralian Wildlife Conservancy - Donation
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfRangelands Regeneration Trust - Donation
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfDP Independent Pty Ltd - Donation & Officeholder
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

14. Other Interests

Other Interests - 3 records

Any other interests where a conflict of interest with a member's or senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise

DateRepPersonNature of interests
19/08/2022Pocock, DavidSelfNil
-Pocock, DavidSpouse/partnerRestricted information
-Pocock, DavidDependent childrenRestricted information

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