Sourced positions
A verified position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Abortion & reproductive policy verified
As Health Minister, Stephen-Smith introduced and moved the Health (Improved Abortion Access) Amendment Bill 2024 and voted Aye for it on 25 June 2024, stating in the chamber that 'abortion is an essential feature of an equitable healthcare system' and that the ACT Labor government 'has been at the forefront of abortion rights and reproductive justice in Australia'; she also confirmed there was no intention to remove the right to conscientious objection.
Voluntary assisted dying verified
Voted in favour of the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2023, which passed the ACT Legislative Assembly 20 votes to 5 on 5 June 2024 (recorded in the Ayes).
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified
Recorded vote: as a Labor member present in the Assembly in August 2020, Stephen-Smith was among the Labor and Greens members who voted to pass the Sexuality and Gender Identity Conversion Practices Act 2020 (passed 14 to 11), which the Liberals opposed.
Drugs & law and order verified
As Health Minister, Stephen-Smith backed the 2022 decriminalisation of personal possession of small amounts of illicit drugs, saying the changes ensure people with small amounts for personal use 'are treated with a health response not a criminal one' and that 'treating drug addiction as a health issue improves outcomes for everyone in the community.' (Stated position.)
Health verified
ACT Minister for Health (Barr Labor government). In 2025 released the 2025-2030 ACT Mental Health and Suicide Prevention Regional Plan, signed a new agreement to strengthen primary care, expanded nurse practitioners' scope of practice via the Nurse Practitioners Legislation Amendment Bill 2025, and established an independent inquiry into health-system data, demand and workforce recruitment/retention.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.