Open to forming a party of independents as One Nation gains support, with ongoing conversations about the future of independent politics and the broader trajectory of Australia’s political landscape.

Describes a political climate that pushes voters toward candidates who serve the public interest over vested interests and questions parties’ willingness for long‑term strategic thinking.

Pocock, elected as an independent in 2022, is weighing a move from the Senate to the lower house and keeping doors open for future party formation or collaboration with like‑minded independents.

He notes conversations about Australia’s political future are active and is willing to discuss the evolution of independent politics.

Beyond his current duties, he sees opportunities for strong candidates, stresses governance and practical local work, and downplays focus on personalities.

Advocates a 25% gas profits tax modeled on Norwegian resource taxation to secure fair taxpayer returns, clarifying it would not authorize new gas projects.

Liberal critic Andrew Bragg argues the party’s decline comes from copying Labor too closely and calls for tax and economic reforms, including potentially lifting the capital gains tax discount and cutting taxes if the Coalition wins.

Attributes public frustration to the system and sees issues driven by vested interests versus the Australian people, not simply left-right divides.

A Redbridge poll implies One Nation could win up to 59 lower‑house seats, signaling a shift in opposition balance and dissatisfaction with major parties.

Calls for the government to ensure fair returns in the current market, noting sectors like data centres and AI as considerations, but without proposing a specific government equity plan for AI or critical minerals projects.

Emphasizes serving ACT constituents and using Senate powers to push policy solutions rather than pursuing partisan identities.

Portrays Pocock as advocating a principled, issue‑driven approach amid a political moment of flux with potential shifts in party dynamics and independence politics.