Senator David Pocock
Senator for ACT
Independent
Total Interests: 53
Latest alteration: Office holder or donor - 10/01/24
Source: Statement of Registrable Interests - this contains interests declared as at 1/01/70 and alterations since then.
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Shareholdings - 2
Trusts and nominee companies - 1
Real Estate - 2
Directorships - 3
Partnerships - 0
Liabilities - 1
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 3 recordsFamily and business trusts and nominee companies
i. in which a beneficial interest is held
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Pocock Family Trust | Investment | Joint beneficiary |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
2. Family and business trusts
Family and business trusts - 3 recordsii. in which someone is a trustee
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of trust/nominee company | Nature of its operation | Beneficial interest |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Nil | Investment | Joint beneficiary |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
3. Real Estate
Real Estate - 6 recordsReal estate, including the location (suburb or area only) and the purpose for which it is owned
| Date | Rep | Person | Location | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Wavell 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 31/01/23 | Residential |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Marmion, WA↳ Long-term loan to a friend for deposit. 31/01/23 | Residential |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Whyalla, SA↳ Sold. Deleted from register 21/09/23 | Investment |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Turner, ACT | Residential |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
4. Directorships
Directorships - 5 recordsRegistered directorships of companies
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of company | Activities of company |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 21/12/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Chamkoto Farming Private Limited (Zimbabwe) | [not formally declared] |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | DP Independent Pty Ltd | Political Party |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | David Pocock Pty Ltd | Investment |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
5. Partnerships
Partnerships - 3 recordsPartnerships, including the nature of the interests and activities of the partnership
| Date | Rep | Person | Name | Nature of interests | Activities |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Nil | ||
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | ||
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
6. Liabilities
Liabilities - 3 recordsLiabilities, including the nature of the liability and the name of the creditor
| Date | Rep | Person | Liability | Creditor |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Mortgage on residential property | HSBC |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
7. Bonds
Bonds - 3 recordsBonds, debentures and like investments
| Date | Rep | Person | Type of investment | Body in which investment is held |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Nil | |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
8. Savings or investment accounts
Savings - 5 recordsSavings or investment accounts, including the nature of the account and the name of the bank or financial institution
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of account | Name of bank/institution |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Savings Account | Bank Australia |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Investment Account | Netwealth |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Offset Account | HSBC |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information | |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
9. Other assets
Other assets - 4 recordsThe nature of any other assets (excluding household and personal effects) each valued at over $7,500
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of any other assets |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Superannuation Account |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Life Insurance |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
10. Other income
Other income - 3 recordsThe nature of any other substantial sources of income (excluding official salary)
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of income |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Nil |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
11. Gifts
Gifts - 29 recordsGifts 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.
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of gifts |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/12/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Small Business Breakfast - AV - Paid for by Xero $2,407.50 |
| 21/12/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Spilt Milk Canberra tickets x 4 from Lime Cordiale |
| 21/12/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Lunch at the Hyatt with Canberra Region Leaders Forum |
| 21/12/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Dinner at a COSBOA event at Courgette Restaurant |
| 21/12/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Small Business Breakfast - Welcome to Country - Paid for by Xero $500 |
| 21/12/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Small Business Breakfast - Catering - Paid for by Xero $3,409 |
| 21/12/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Genesis Owusu tickets x 3 from the University of Canberra |
| 23/10/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Hoodie, journal, pen, keep cup & tie as thank you from The University of Newcastle & The Wollotuka Institute for visiting (less than $300) |
| 23/10/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | CSU Alumni hoodie from Charles Sturt University (less than $300) |
| 23/10/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | 3 x bucket hats from Birdlife Australia to wear as a Bird Week 2023 ambassador (less than $300) |
| 23/10/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Book as thank you for speaking at the Australian Land Conservation Alliance conference (less than $300) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Various books that have arrived in the post from people |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Haigh’s Chocolates as a thank you for speaking at Forum Australia ($37.50) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Underground Spirits bottle of gin and tumbler as thank you for visiting ($100) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Matildas scarf, mug and flag from Football Australia ($70) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Wallabies scarf from Rugby Australia ($29.99) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Football from NRL ($29.99) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | 2 x Canberra United scarves from Canberra United $25) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Hamper of local goods as thank you for speaking at Braidwood for Yes event (less than $300) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Bottle of wine as thank you for speaking at a U3A ACT event ($27) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Spilt Milk ticket from Australian Festival Association (less than $300) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Gang of Youths ticket from band (less than $300) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Assorted gifts (cap, belt buckle, lapel pin, pen) as thank you for speaking to a group from US Young Leaders Forum (less than $300) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Glass vase from Reason Group as thank you for Canberra Tech Roundtable (less than $300) |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Ticket to a Brumbies game as part of 2013 Brumbies 10 year reunion (less than $300) |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Virgin Beyond Membership↳ Deleted from register 3/10/23 |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Qantas Chairman's Lounge Membership↳ Deleted from register 3/10/23 |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
12. Travel or hospitality
Travel or hospitality - 6 recordsSponsored travel or hospitality where the value exceeds $300
| Date | Rep | Person | Details of travel/hospitality |
|---|---|---|---|
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Helicopter 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. |
| 21/09/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Helicopter 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. |
| 31/01/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Travel 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 |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Nil |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
13. Office holder or donor
Office holder or donor - 13 recordsBeing an office holder of or financial contributor donating $300 or more in any single calendar year to any organisation
| Date | Rep | Person | Name of organisation |
|---|---|---|---|
| 10/01/2024 | Pocock, David | Self | Médecins Sans Frontières Australia - Donation |
| 31/01/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Hands Across Canberra |
| 31/01/2023 | Pocock, David | Self | Win the Day |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Pegasus Riding for the Disabled - Donation |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Mulligans Flat Woodland Sanctuary - Donation |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Save African Rhino Foundation - Donation |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | De-mining Ukraine Chuffed Campaign - Donation |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Domestic Violence Crisis Service - Donation |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Australian Wildlife Conservancy - Donation |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Rangelands Regeneration Trust - Donation |
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | DP Independent Pty Ltd - Donation & Officeholder |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
14. Other Interests
Other Interests - 3 recordsAny other interests where a conflict of interest with a member's or senator's public duties could foreseeably arise or be seen to arise
| Date | Rep | Person | Nature of interests |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19/08/2022 | Pocock, David | Self | Nil |
| - | Pocock, David | Dependent children | Restricted information |
| - | Pocock, David | Spouse/partner | Restricted information |
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