Dr Christian Rowan MP

Supported the bill as striking the right balance between active transport and safety, citing injury data, AMAQ concerns and the amendments providing exemptions and compliance pathways.

“This is an important public policy matter and this legislation strikes the right balance. I commend the minister for his work ... With those words, I commend the bill to the House.”— 2026-06-04View Hansard

Supported the bill as modernising Queensland's environmental regulatory framework, removing duplication, strengthening compliance and improving rehabilitation while maintaining strong safeguards.

“I wish to place on record my support for this legislation and commend the Minister for the Environment and Tourism and Minister for Science and Innovation for bringing this important reform to the Queensland parliament.”— 2026-06-02View Hansard

Supported the bill, arguing the Johnston review exposed weak governance and an ineffective commissioner role under the former Labor government, and that the new skills-based board delivers clearer accountability while advisory committees retain their tripartite structure.

“This legislation delivers important and necessary reforms to Queensland's resources safety framework while also ensuring greater accountability, stronger governance, reduced duplication and a more efficient regulatory system.”— 2026-05-13View Hansard

Supported the bill as restoring the basic expectation of safety, citing reduced victim numbers and record police numbers exceeding 13,000 officers. Acknowledged the range of stakeholder views heard through the committee process.

“Since the introduction of Adult Crime, Adult Time, we have seen a 7.2 per cent reduction in victim numbers, a 17 per cent reduction in serious repeat offenders and a 27 per cent reduction in proven Adult Crime, Adult Time offences.”— 2026-04-22View Hansard