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Barbara Pocock
Profile
Barbara Pocock is an Australian politician, economist, and academic serving as a Senator for South Australia since 2022. Before entering federal politics, she had a distinguished career as an emeritus professor at the University of South Australia and a researcher specializing in industrial relations, work-life conflict, and social justice. A member of the Australian Greens, she is a vocal advocate for labor rights, gender equality, climate action, and the reform of higher education funding. She was awarded a Member of the Order of Australia (AM) in 2010 for her contributions to industrial relations and social justice.
Details
- Born
- 1955-03-22 · 71 years old
- Birth place
- Berri, South Australia
- Education
- University of Adelaide
- Career
- Economist, Emeritus Professor at the University of South Australia, Research Officer at the Reserve Bank of Australia, Deputy Chair of The Australia Institute
