Barbara Pocock

Like most Australians, I want to see real action on the climate crisis.

Hi, I’m Barbara. I was elected as a Greens Senator for South Australia in the federal election on 21 May 2022. I am Greens Spokesperson for Finance, Employment and Public Sector.

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I’m an economist and Emeritus Professor. I grew up on a mallee farm near Lameroo and have worked in universities, shearing sheds, the Reserve Bank, on farms, in unions, for the government and as a mother and carer.

I've spent my life fighting for the rights of women. As an Emeritus Professor at UniSA, I led a team of researchers studying how work affects women, men, children and the households and communities in which we live.

Now more than ever we need more women in our parliament to stand up for important issues such as women's safety, closing the gender pay gap, childcare and so much more that affects the daily lives of women across the country.

 

At-a-glance

Senator for South Australia

Barbara's Portfolios

Housing & Homelessness
Finance
Workplace Relations, Jobs & Employment
Public Sector

Contact

Level 1, 110 King William Road, Goodwood SA 5034
Phone (08) 8272 7575
senator.barbara.pocock@aph.gov.au

Latest from Barbara

PwC’s integrity won’t be restored by banning one bad apple

9 September, 2025 - Australia’s Tax Practitioners Board (TPB) has banned a former PwC boss over their links to the consultancy firm's tax leaks scandal. In A...

Greens bill to ban dodgy contractors in response to PwC

4 September, 2025 - The Greens have introduced a bill to ban dodgy contractors from getting government work. This includes debarring any potential supplier, who...

Labor has played politics with workers' rights

28 August, 2025 - Labor has played politics with workers by refusing to support Greens’ amendments to expand flexible working arrangements and introduce the rig...

Current Campaigns

4-Day Work Week

A 4-day work week would reduce burnout and encourage a work-life balance that leaves more time for the important things in life.

Casuals Deserve Paid Leave

Everyone should be able to take a break from work without fear of losing their job.