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Independent MPs boycott parliament sports club, after it banned Pocock for raising gambling links
Senator Pocock was expelled after questioning the club’s gambling sponsorships and lobbying status, prompting resignations from other MPs concerned about transparency.
- Independent Senator David Pocock has been declared persona non grata by the Parliament Sports Club after raising concerns about its sponsors, including gambling lobbyists, stating that it reflects the influence of vested interests in parliament.
- Allegra Spender, a crossbencher, criticized the exclusion of Pocock, calling it an absolute disgrace for the club to act against him.
- Pocock highlighted that the club's sponsorship practices allowed lobbyists to buy access to parliamentarians, questioning the appropriateness of Prime Minister Anthony Albanese's position as club president.
- Andy Turnbull, the club's executive officer, stated that Pocock's membership was canceled due to his unpaid dues, noting that it was inappropriate for him to remain a member.
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Independent MPs boycott parliament sports club, after it banned Pocock for raising gambling links
The independent senator on Tuesday criticised the social club – of which the prime minister is president – for having a gambling lobby firm as a sponsor, and questioned Albanese’s role. By Thursday night, Pocock was out.
·Sydney, Australia
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