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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). His party, Katter's Australian Party, has since promised to bring bills to first amend and then seek to repeal the 2018 decriminalisation.

Voluntary assisted dying verified

Recorded vote: voted AGAINST the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021 (all three Katter's Australian Party members opposed), which nonetheless passed the Queensland Legislative Assembly 61-30 on 16 September 2021 in a conscience vote.

Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified

In 2022 moved to legislate banning transgender athletes from women's sport; his motion on the issue was defeated 49-33, with the LNP opposition voting in favour (stated position / recorded vote on his motion).

Religious freedom verified

Voted against the Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2024 on its third reading (10 September 2024). Opposition MPs argued the Bill threatened religious freedom and free speech and did not adequately protect faith-based organisations.

Drugs & law and order verified

Leader of Katter's Australian Party; KAP supported and voted for the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 (Adult Crime, Adult Time) on 12 December 2024, and Katter has pushed for tougher youth justice including a 'relocation/bush sentencing' model sending repeat young offenders to remote rehabilitative facilities.

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; Robbie Katter 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and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (28 November 2024), the omnibus bill that repealed the Path to Treaty Act 2023, ending Queensland's First Nations Treaty Institute and Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.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.

Nuclear & uranium verified

As KAP leader and Member for Traeger, moved a motion in the Queensland Parliament on 24 June 2026 to end Queensland's policy of no uranium mining or export, arguing the state's uranium is a $15–19 billion untapped industry and dismissing opposition as the "antiquated 'No Nukes' campaign of 30 years ago." The motion was defeated by a government amendment.

Record last updated 2026-08-13.