Miller Electorate

Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2022

This bill makes a range of improvements to Queensland's transport laws. It broadens the types of road safety programs that can be funded from camera fine revenue, allows a wider range of motorised mobility devices to be used legally, extends legal protections for health professionals reporting unfit interstate drivers, streamlines court evidence rules for vehicle modification offences, and extends accommodation works powers to rail projects.

Transport Legislation (Disability Parking and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019

This bill extends Queensland's Disability Parking Permit Scheme to include people who are legally blind, and doubles the fine for misusing disability parking bays from $266 to $533. It also makes technical updates to rail safety definitions to align with national law.

Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2019

This bill amends Queensland's heavy vehicle national law to implement reforms agreed by Australian transport ministers. It streamlines permit administration, consolidates vehicle defect notice rules, allows certain semitrailers to operate at 4.6 metres high without individual permits, and formally authorises the National Heavy Vehicle Regulator to provide compliance advice and education to the transport industry.

Transport and Other Legislation (Road Safety, Technology and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2020

This bill introduces a Digital Licence App for Queensland, enables cameras to detect seatbelt and mobile phone offences, fixes minor issues with drink driving interlock laws, preserves legal interests when land becomes rail or busway corridor, and gives the Department of Transport and Main Roads power to access adjacent private land for environmental management.

Tow Truck and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018

This bill regulates the tow truck industry's removal of vehicles from private property, reinstates driving offence accountability for 17-year-olds, and simplifies toll road demand notices. It was prompted by an independent investigation into predatory towing practices at private car parks across Queensland.

Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018

This bill reforms national heavy vehicle safety regulation and increases penalties for serious driving offences. It strengthens the safety obligations of heavy vehicle company executives, establishes a national database of heavy vehicles, increases penalties for careless driving causing death or serious injury, and simplifies drug driving testing procedures.

Tow Truck Bill 2023

This bill repeals the Tow Truck Act 1973 and replaces it with a modern regulatory framework for tow truck operations in Queensland. It introduces a new accreditation system for operators, drivers and assistants, strengthens penalties for non-compliance, and updates enforcement powers to better protect consumers, particularly motorists who are vulnerable after a vehicle incident.

Personalised Transport Ombudsman Bill 2019

This bill creates a new independent Personalised Transport Ombudsman to investigate and help resolve complaints about taxis, ride-share and booked hire vehicle services in Queensland. It also updates transport legislation to support a new public transport ticketing system and makes various improvements to operator and driver accreditation requirements.

Transport Legislation (Road Safety and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019

This bill makes a wide range of amendments to Queensland transport legislation, with a primary focus on road safety. It strengthens drink driving laws by expanding the Alcohol Ignition Interlock Program to mid-range offenders and introducing mandatory education programs. It also improves speed camera enforcement on roads with multiple speed limits and extends alcohol and drug testing to people who dangerously interfere with vehicle operation.

Transport and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2023

This bill makes wide-ranging amendments across Queensland's transport legislation. It transfers heavy vehicle regulatory services to the national regulator, strengthens road safety rules for e-scooters and bicycles on footpaths, introduces consistent safety duties for all road-based public passenger services, and modernises the process for dealing with toll demand notices.

Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2018

This bill amends the national law governing heavy vehicles (trucks and buses over 4.5 tonnes) to give enforcement officers stronger powers to investigate safety issues and stop dangerous operators. It also allows certain high-performance trucks easier access to the road network and streamlines court processes for driver fatigue offences in Queensland.