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
Recorded vote: voted Aye (in favour) on the third reading of the Termination of Pregnancy Bill 2018, which decriminalised abortion in Queensland (passed 50-41 on 17 October 2018).
Voluntary assisted dying verified
Recorded vote: voted AGAINST the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (one of three Labor members to do so), which nonetheless passed the Queensland Legislative Assembly 61-30 on 16 September 2021 in a conscience vote.
Religious freedom verified
In the second reading debate (10 September 2024) said protecting people's right to develop their beliefs is "fundamentally important" but that this must be "balance[d] against people's beliefs where they start to impact on other people in society"; voted in favour of the Bill on its third reading.
Drugs & law and order verified
As a sitting Labor member, recorded as voting in favour of the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 (Adult Crime, Adult Time) on its passage on 12 December 2024, when only Greens MP Michael Berkman and independent Sandy Bolton voted against.
Sex work decriminalisation verified
Voted YES (Ayes) on the second reading of the Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, which decriminalised sex work in Queensland. The named division was carried 49–35 on 2 May 2024; Joe Kelly is recorded in the Ayes.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.