Sourced positions
Each position is the member's own stated view or vote, supported by the listed sources. The badge says what kind of source backs it — official record (Hansard, a parliament, a government or an electoral commission), own statement (their own site or their party's), news report (journalism or a third-party organisation) or encyclopedia. That is a statement about the evidence, not about how much we believe it. This page records public statements and conduct only — see methodology.
Voluntary assisted dying news report
In response to the Canberrans for a Good Death 2024 election candidate survey, Emerson (Independents for Canberra, Kurrajong) answered 'Yes' to the question 'Do you support VAD', and supported widening eligibility to include conditions such as Motor Neurone Disease and a binding advance directive in the next Assembly term. (Stated position.)
Drugs & law and order official record
Independent MLA Emerson voted against the Canberra Liberals' October 2025 motion to repeal the ACT's drug decriminalisation laws, alongside Labor, the Greens and fellow independent Fiona Carrick; the motion failed 6 to 13 on 21 October 2025. (Recorded vote against repeal.)
Record last updated 2026-10-10.