Liberals in the ACT 'have a lot of soul-searching to do' as David Pocock looks likely to secure Senate seat
2 years, 10 months ago

Liberals in the ACT 'have a lot of soul-searching to do' as David Pocock looks likely to secure Senate seat

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As David Pocock looks set to oust Zed Seselja and become the first ACT senator from a minor party, former Liberal chief minister Kate Carnell says her party has many lessons to learn. Key points: Independent David Pocock is set to unseat ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja Former Liberal ACT chief minister Kate Carnell says her party needs to change its image Re-elected Labor senator Katy Gallagher says Liberals didn't represent Canberrans on climate or territory rights Mr Pocock, the independent candidate and former Wallabies captain, is on the verge of unseating Liberal senator Zed Seselja after securing a strong vote in the federal election. Ms Carnell agrees, saying Senator Seselja lost Canberrans' support for not backing territory rights, saying it was "at odds with representing the ACT". Senator Gallagher said the ACT would be in a better position to be represented with Mr Pocock in the second ACT Senate seat.

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Liberal Senate candidate faces vote to be disendorsed over claims of branch stacking
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Liberal Senate candidate faces vote to be disendorsed over claims of branch stacking

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ACT Independent senator David Pocock delivers maiden speech in Senate, welcomes deaf community in Auslan
2 years, 7 months ago

ACT Independent senator David Pocock delivers maiden speech in Senate, welcomes deaf community in Auslan

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ACT Independent senator David Pocock has delivered his maiden speech to federal parliament, during which he welcomed the deaf community using Auslan. Key points: David Pocock had asked if he could have an Auslan interpreter alongside him on the floor of the Senate but said both major parties denied his request Senator Pocock says he will work to continue to …

Which Canberrans voted for David Pocock, and what does this mean for the Liberals' future?
2 years, 9 months ago

Which Canberrans voted for David Pocock, and what does this mean for the Liberals' future?

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ACT elects David Pocock as first independent senator, unseating Liberal Zed Seselja
2 years, 9 months ago

ACT elects David Pocock as first independent senator, unseating Liberal Zed Seselja

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Former rugby union star David Pocock has made history, becoming the first independent senator for a territory. Key points: David Pocock has become the first ACT senator who is not from a major party Senator Pocock says he believes his win is a result of Canberrans wanting leaders to be independent of party politics Outgoing senator Zed Seselja says he …

Canberra Liberals take stock as Zed Seselja faces losing ACT Senate seat to independent David Pocock
2 years, 9 months ago

Canberra Liberals take stock as Zed Seselja faces losing ACT Senate seat to independent David Pocock

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Although the Australian Electoral Commission is still counting postal votes, it is looking likely that independent Senate candidate for the ACT David Pocock will unseat Liberal senator Zed Seselja. Gary Humphries, who served as a Liberal senator for the ACT from 2003 to 2013, said the impending loss of the second Senate seat in the territory was a huge blow …

David Pocock on verge of historic ACT Senate victory as Liberals face losing Zed Seselja's seat
2 years, 10 months ago

David Pocock on verge of historic ACT Senate victory as Liberals face losing Zed Seselja's seat

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Former rugby union star David Pocock is poised to become the first territory senator from a minor party. Key points: ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja is set to lose to independent David Pocock Katy Gallagher is almost certainly re-elected despite Labor's Senate vote falling to a historic low The ACT's three federal Labor MPs were all re-elected with increased margins …

Labor and the Coalition have held every territory Senate seat in history. Can David Pocock actually win in the ACT?
2 years, 10 months ago

Labor and the Coalition have held every territory Senate seat in history. Can David Pocock actually win in the ACT?

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The ACT is a predictable part of Australia's electoral map: it votes Labor, at least in the lower house. It seemed a poor result for ACT Liberal senator Zed Seselja, whose party initially fell about 2,600 votes short of a quota. Thousands of Mr Pesec's supporters preferred Senator Seselja to Dr Kyburz — easily enough to secure his victory without …

Former Wallabies captain David Pocock running as independent candidate for ACT Senate seat
3 years, 3 months ago

Former Wallabies captain David Pocock running as independent candidate for ACT Senate seat

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Former Wallabies captain David Pocock is vying to become the first independent senator for the national capital. Key points: Rugby union star David Pocock has announced he would be running as an independent candidate for an ACT Senate seat Historically, the two ACT Senate seats have only ever been held by Liberal or Labor candidates His key focuses include a …

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