Transport and Infrastructure Council
OrganisationReferenced in 4 bills
Transport Legislation (Disability Parking and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2019
This bill extends Queensland's Disability Parking Permit Scheme to include legally blind people and doubles the fine for misusing disability parking bays. It also makes technical updates to rail safety definitions to align with national law.
Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2019
This bill updates Queensland's heavy vehicle laws to implement nationally agreed reforms that streamline administration, improve productivity, and clarify the Regulator's role in providing guidance to industry. It is part of the Council of Australian Governments' national heavy vehicle reform agenda.
Heavy Vehicle National Law and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2018
This bill strengthens heavy vehicle safety by requiring company executives to actively ensure compliance with safety laws, and establishes a national database of heavy vehicles. It also significantly increases penalties for dangerous and careless driving that causes death or serious injury, and allows vehicle owners to be notified of traffic offences committed in their vehicles.
Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2018
This bill strengthens the national framework for regulating heavy vehicles (trucks and buses over 4.5 tonnes) by giving enforcement officers better investigation powers, allowing certain high-performance trucks easier road access, and streamlining court processes for driver fatigue offences.