His father worked as a shell gauger at the Royal Arsenal and later opened a hair salon, while his mother was a dressmaker's apprentice before her marriage.

[1] Lucock had been active in the Presbyterian Church in New Zealand and after moving to Australia decided to pursue ministerial training.

He was sent back to Australia after four months due to being diagnosed with a kidney disorder and was discharged in August 1942 with the rank of leading aircraftman.

[2] One year after he was ordained, Lucock stood as one of four candidates for the Country Party of Australia in the newly created seat of Lyne.

[2] Once elected Philip Lucock served in the government of Sir Robert Menzies as Deputy Speaker of the House of Representatives.

Lucock also served in this role under Prime Ministers Harold Holt, John Gorton, William McMahon and Malcolm Fraser.

[2][7] Election Results - Division of Lyne 1949–1980 Condolence Motions in the Australian Federal Parliament at the Death of Philip Lucock