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.
Gender & LGBTQ+ policy verified
Liberal MP for Brighton (since 2018), a factional moderate who has served as the Coalition's equality spokesperson. He has been a vocal advocate for LGBTIQ+ rights within the Liberal Party. As equality spokesperson he gave an 'absolutely iron-clad guarantee' (1 October 2021) that the Liberal Party would not roll back the conversion practices ban: 'there are no ifs, no buts.' His stance drew opposition from hard-right elements of the party.
Freedom of speech verified
Voted against the Justice Legislation Amendment (Anti-vilification and Social Cohesion) Bill 2024, which repealed the Racial and Religious Tolerance Act 2001 and expanded vilification protections (Legislative Assembly, combined second and third reading, 20 February 2025; Ayes 50, Noes 25).
Gambling & gaming reform verified
Voted against the Victorian Responsible Gambling Foundation Repeal and Advisory Councils Bill 2024, which abolished the Foundation (Legislative Assembly, second and third reading, 30 May 2024; Ayes 49, Noes 28). Voted against the Gambling Legislation Amendment (Pre-commitment and Carded Play) Bill 2024 (Legislative Assembly, second and third reading, 20 March 2025; Ayes 53, Noes 25). Voted against the second reading of the Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Assembly, 20 May 2025; Ayes 51, Noes 25). Voted for the second reading of the Casino and Gambling Legislation Amendment Bill 2025 (Legislative Assembly, 11 September 2025; Ayes 73, Noes 3).
Native forest logging verified
Voted against the second reading of the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Repeal Bill 2024, which repealed the Sustainable Forests (Timber) Act 2004 following the cessation of native forest logging on 1 January 2024 (Legislative Assembly, 30 May 2024; Ayes 53, Noes 24).
Record last updated 2026-08-13.