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

Employment
Public Sector
Finance

Contact

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

Latest from Barbara

Greens launch 4 day work week election policy

17 March, 2025 - The Greens have announced their policy to pave the way for a 4-day work week through nationwide trials across a range of industries coordinated...

Coalition ban on work from home punishes women, carers and the economy

4 March, 2025 - The Coalition’s announcement that public servants would be banned from working from home under a Dutton government is anti-women and would make ...

Greens call for urgent measures to help struggling wine grape growers

28 February, 2025 - The Australian Greens have supported the introduction of a mandatory code of conduct for wine grape purchases after hearing evidence from wi...

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.