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 FOR the Voluntary Assisted Dying Bill 2021. As Deputy Premier he supported its passage; the bill passed the Queensland Legislative Assembly 61-30 on 16 September 2021 in a conscience vote.
Religious freedom verified
Voted in favour of the Respect at Work and Other Matters Amendment Bill 2024 on its third reading (10 September 2024). The Bill retained, rather than removed, exemptions allowing faith-based schools and religious bodies to discriminate in employment, after the Labor government withdrew its earlier proposal to narrow them.
Drugs & law and order verified
Labor Opposition Leader at the time; Labor under his leadership supported the urgency declaration and was recorded voting in favour of the Making Queensland Safer Bill 2024 (Adult Crime, Adult Time) on its passage on 12 December 2024, while raising concerns about the rushed process; 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; Steven Miles is recorded in the Ayes.
First Nations & treaty verified
Voted NOE on the second reading of the Brisbane Olympic and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (28 November 2024), opposing the omnibus bill that repealed the Path to Treaty Act 2023 (which ended Queensland's First Nations Treaty Institute and Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry). The bill passed 53 to 35.
Nuclear & uranium verified
As Queensland Premier, opposed nuclear power and declined to repeal Queensland's ban in response to the federal Coalition's June 2024 nuclear plan, saying nuclear "isn't the answer for Queensland" and that it "would cost hundreds of billions of dollars and leave our kids to manage dangerous radioactive waste forever."
Record last updated 2026-08-13.