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

Greens join Vic Labor’s push for 2 day work from home: a productivity boon

20 August, 2025 - Australians should have the legal right to work from home at least two days a week where it is practical and reasonable, according to federal ...

Greens say deregulation won’t fix the housing crisis

14 August, 2025 - Housing Minister Clare O’Neil’s promise to deregulate home building won’t fix the housing crisis, according to Australian Greens Housing and H...

Greens back union calls for 4-day work week to boost productivity

13 August, 2025 - The Australian Greens welcome ACTU’s calls for shorter working weeks with the same pay, and want it on the top of the agenda at the Government...

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.