Opened the debate
Pocock moved the motion on behalf of several other senators to acknowledge the impact of ovarian and other gynaecological cancers. Pocock noted that these cancers are often rare and difficult to treat, with ovarian cancer being the most lethal for Australian women. Pocock highlighted that survival outcomes have not improved significantly in five decades, standing at approximately 49 per cent. Pocock argued for increased access to molecular profiling and better care coordination to address disparities faced by Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander women and those in remote areas.