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.
Voluntary assisted dying verified
Recorded vote: in the House of Assembly division on the second reading of the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020 on 4 December 2020, Felix Ellis (listed as 'Mr Ellis', and acting as a teller for the Noes) voted Noe, against. The bill passed 17 Ayes to 7 Noes.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified
At a July 2022 public meeting on the Tasmanian Law Reform Institute's conversion-practices report, Ellis noted there would be "a formal consultation period that all Tasmanians can take part in before any legislation is tabled," said he wanted to hear from constituents and would "listen with open ears and an open heart." (Stated position.)
Drugs & law and order verified
Stated position: As Police Minister, Ellis has pushed tougher bail and youth crime measures. In July 2025 he said police 'are often let down by weak bail laws' and announced a re-elected Liberal government would 'bring this to an end, introducing new bail laws for serious repeat young offenders,' making breach of bail an offence for youths and continuing knife-crime restrictions for under-18s, advocating being 'tough on crime, and the causes of crime.'
Record last updated 2026-08-13.
