Hon Mark Furner MP
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Parliamentary Activity
Some votes may not appear here if they were party votes where individual member votes were not recorded.
Opposed the bill, arguing it is not based on science or evidence. Drew on his experience at Australia Zoo's Steve Irwin Wildlife Reserve to highlight the limitations of crocodile relocation and the dangers of zero tolerance zones creating a false sense of security.
“Unfortunately, this bill is not based on science or evidence. It ignores the work and progress of the Queensland Crocodile Management Plan and other scientific research that has been implemented for over eight years.”— 2025-12-09View Hansard
Bills Introduced (4)
Fisheries (Sustainable Fisheries Strategy) Amendment Bill 2018
PassedThis bill became law.This bill reforms Queensland's fisheries laws to implement the Sustainable Fisheries Strategy 2017-2027. It introduces harvest strategies for more responsive management of fish stocks, creates tough new penalties for illegal fish sales (black marketing), and formally recognises charter fishing and Indigenous traditional fishing as distinct sectors.
Agriculture and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2019
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill makes wide-ranging changes to Queensland's agricultural, biosecurity and animal welfare laws. Most notably, it doubles penalties for farm trespass, introduces biosecurity management plans that visitors must follow, and gives animal welfare inspectors new powers to help abandoned animals.
Agriculture and Fisheries and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill makes major reforms to dangerous dog laws, commercial fishing monitoring, and biosecurity emergency powers. It bans restricted dog breeds like pit bulls, requires cameras or observers on commercial fishing boats to protect the Great Barrier Reef, and extends the duration of biosecurity emergency orders to better respond to disease outbreaks.
Animal Care and Protection Amendment Bill 2022
PassedThis bill became law.This bill updates Queensland's animal welfare laws following a comprehensive review of the 20-year-old Animal Care and Protection Act. It bans inhumane practices like prong collars and horse firing, introduces tougher penalties for serious animal neglect, requires dogs to be secured when transported on vehicle trays, and implements recommendations to better track retired racehorses and improve RSPCA inspector oversight.