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, Mark Shelton (listed as 'Mr Shelton') voted Aye, in favour. The bill passed 17 Ayes to 7 Noes.
Drugs & law and order verified
Stated position: As Police Minister in June 2020, Shelton opposed decriminalising illicit drugs, saying 'Illicit drugs are illegal for a reason. They destroy lives and line the pockets of criminals. Let me be clear - there is no safe use of illicit drugs,' while noting Tasmania Police take a harm-minimisation approach diverting small personal-use possession to health intervention.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.