public transport
IndustryReferenced in 3 bills
Police Powers and Responsibilities (Making Jack’s Law Permanent) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2025
This bill makes Jack's Law permanent and significantly expands police powers to use hand held scanners to detect knives in public places across Queensland. It also extends counter-terrorism detention powers for 15 years, clarifies Marine Rescue Queensland's ability to receive charitable donations, and validates historical SES member appointments.
Locking in Cost of Living Support (50 Cent Fares Forever) Amendment Bill 2025
This bill was discharged and did not become law. It sought to make 50 cent public transport fares permanent in Queensland by amending the Transport Operations (Passenger Transport) Act 1994. The bill was introduced by the Opposition following a 6-month trial that began in August 2024 and saw 18.3% growth in public transport use.
Transport and Other Legislation (Road Safety, Technology and Other Matters) Amendment Bill 2020
This bill introduces the Digital Licence App allowing Queenslanders to carry driver licences and photo ID on their smartphones, and extends automated camera enforcement to catch drivers using mobile phones and not wearing seatbelts. It also makes various technical improvements to transport legislation.