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 No (against) 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 FOR the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (one of about ten LNP members to do so), which passed the Queensland Legislative Assembly 61-30 on 16 September 2021 in a conscience vote.
Religious freedom verified
As an LNP committee member, said in the second reading debate (10 September 2024) that LNP committee members shared submitters' concerns, particularly about the undefined term "equitable outcomes" causing uncertainty; voted against the Bill on its third reading.
Drugs & law and order verified
As a sitting LNP member of the Crisafulli Government, 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 NO (Noes) on the second reading of the Criminal Code (Decriminalising Sex Work) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024, opposing decriminalisation of sex work in Queensland. The named division was carried 49–35 on 2 May 2024; Mark Boothman is recorded in the Noes.
First Nations & treaty verified
Voted AYE on the second reading of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (28 November 2024), the omnibus bill that repealed the Path to Treaty Act 2023, ending Queensland's First Nations Treaty Institute and Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry. The bill passed 53 to 35.
Integrity & anti-corruption verified
Boothman (LNP) spoke in support of the Crime and Corruption (Restoring Reporting Powers) Amendment Bill 2025, calling it disappointing that such legislation was needed but condemning the previous Labor government for spending over $300,000 of taxpayers' money to keep CCC reports about Jackie Trad and Peter Carne secret. He thanked the Attorney-General 'for finally shining a light into a very dodgy era of Queensland politics.'
Record last updated 2026-08-13.