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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.

Faith & religion verified

Wikipedia describes Mander as "A Christian and bible college graduate" who was CEO of Scripture Union Queensland.

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

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

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and Paralympic Games Arrangements and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2024 (28 November 2024), the omnibus bill that repealed the Path to Treaty Act 2023, ending Queensland's First Nations Treaty Institute and Truth-telling and Healing Inquiry.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