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 AGAINST the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021, which nonetheless passed the Queensland Legislative Assembly 61-30 on 16 September 2021 in a conscience vote.
Religious freedom verified
Stated in the second reading debate (10 September 2024) that the LNP "will not be supporting the Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Bill", and voted against it 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; Stephen Bennett 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and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (28 November 2024), the omnibus bill that repealed the Path to Treaty Act 2023, ending Queensland's First Nations Treaty Institute and Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.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.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.