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.
Faith & religion verified
Chris Minns has spoken candidly about his Catholic faith, describing himself as a member of the Christian 'missionary faith' and emphasising the public celebration of Christianity.
Abortion & reproductive policy verified
As a member of the NSW Legislative Assembly, voted in favour of the Reproductive Health Care Reform Bill 2019 (which became the Abortion Law Reform Act 2019, decriminalising abortion in NSW) at both the second reading (8 Aug 2019) and the third reading (final passage, 8 Aug 2019), on a conscience vote.
Voluntary assisted dying verified
Chris Minns voted against (Noes) the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 at its third reading in the Legislative Assembly on 26 November 2021 (Assembly third reading, which passed 52 votes to 32). The Act was a conscience vote and became the Voluntary Assisted Dying Act 2022 (NSW).
Religious freedom verified
Premier Minns' government introduced the Conversion Practices Ban Bill 2024 (announced 13 March 2024, passed 22 March 2024). The government said it developed the legislation 'following extensive consultation' to balance protecting vulnerable communities with 'legitimate religious and cultural practices,' and stated it did not intend to ban religious teaching or expression of belief through a sermon.
Drugs & law and order verified
Labor Premier. As Opposition Leader before the March 2023 election he supported a drug summit, pill testing, decriminalisation of personal drug use and cannabis law reform, but as Premier announced at the December 2024 NSW Drug Summit that decriminalisation was "off the table," arguing he had no mandate. He championed police knife "wanding" powers (modelled on Queensland's Jack's Law), saying at their December 2024 commencement that the laws would be "inconvenient" but "we can't take chances when it comes to public safety." He defended and extended the youth bail laws in February 2025, stating "the bail laws are working, so we're extending them."
Nuclear & uranium verified
As NSW Premier, refused to lift the state's ban on nuclear power in response to the federal Coalition's June 2024 nuclear plan, questioning the cost and whether the Commonwealth could constitutionally force states to build reactors.
Housing & planning verified
As Premier, Minns backed the Minns Labor Government's landmark 2024 rental reforms ending no-grounds evictions and capping rent increases to once a year, while stressing landlords retained the ability to evict bad tenants: 'Bad tenants will still be able to be evicted. We don't want homeowners to have (to) put up with bad behaviour.'
Animal welfare verified
As NSW Premier, ruled out shutting down the greyhound racing industry on 10 July 2024, responding to a damning report by GRNSW's former chief veterinary officer Dr Alex Brittan alleging systemic animal cruelty. Minns said 'we do take this report seriously' but that the government 'would not shut down the industry,' with the criticisms to be investigated. Opposes banning greyhound racing.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.