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: As the Legislative Council member for Mersey, Mike Gaffney voted in favour of the Reproductive Health (Access to Terminations) Bill 2013 (which decriminalised abortion). He was one of nine members who voted yes when the bill passed the Legislative Council 9 votes to 5 on 21 November 2013.
Voluntary assisted dying verified
Stated position (and recorded role): Mike Gaffney, independent member for Mersey, is the author and mover of the End-of-Life Choices (Voluntary Assisted Dying) Bill 2020 in the Legislative Council, which he introduced in August 2020 and moved through to its third reading on 10 November 2020. He is a strong supporter of voluntary assisted dying.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified
During the November 2018 Legislative Council debate on the gender/birth-certificate reform bill, Gaffney said he could not support certain provisions without sufficient information, stating his job was "for good legislation and to review what's in front of us" and warning that passing flawed legislation would "put your cause back even further." (Stated position during debate.)
Gambling & gaming reform verified
Voted AGAINST the Gaming Control Amendment (Future Gaming Market) Bill 2021 in the Tasmanian Legislative Council (passed 8-5), joining the minority of independent MLCs who opposed the pokies reform framework as inadequate on harm minimisation.
Record last updated 2026-08-13.