Hon Brent Mickelberg 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.
As Minister for Transport and Main Roads, moved the second reading and championed the bill as nation-leading reform to address e-mobility safety, while flagging government amendments responding to the committee's recommendations on the European standard, footpath speed limits, and medical/age exemptions.
“This bill is a critical step to address community safety concerns associated with e-mobility devices in Queensland. The bill is nation-leading and reflects the Crisafulli government's commitment to restoring safety in our communities.”— 2026-06-03View Hansard
As Minister for Transport and Main Roads, moved the second reading, presenting the bill as delivery of the government's election commitment to establish a statutory authority for coordinated, sustainable management of Sunshine Coast waterways.
“The bill delivers the Crisafulli government's election commitment to establish the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority. It represents our commitment to the sustainable management of local waterways, enabling greater local input into waterway management.”— 2026-05-13View Hansard
Supported the bill including the expansion of Adult Crime, Adult Time, the new drug enforcement framework replacing Labor's three-strikes policy, and the antisocial behaviour precinct measures particularly relevant to the Sunshine Coast.
“Under our government, victim numbers have fallen by 7.2 per cent. It is not good enough, there are still too many victims, but we are reversing the tide.”— 2026-04-23View Hansard
Bills Introduced (4)
Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill 2026
PassedThis bill became law.This bill establishes the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority, a new statutory body to plan for and manage the region's waterways from Pumicestone Passage to the Noosa River. It responds to community concerns about fragmented waterway management across multiple councils and State agencies, particularly around the Bribie Island breakthrough. The authority will manage infrastructure, navigational access, and sand and sediment movement, with $35.6 million in government funding over three years.
Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025
PassedThis bill became law.This bill amends the Heavy Vehicle National Law to improve road safety and reduce regulatory complexity for the heavy vehicle industry. It introduces a new requirement for all heavy vehicle drivers to be fit to drive, strengthens operator accreditation through mandatory Safety Management Systems, and adjusts penalties to be more proportionate while increasing deterrence for serious offences.
Heavy Vehicle National Law Amendment Bill 2025
PassedThis bill became law.This bill reforms Australia's Heavy Vehicle National Law, hosted by Queensland, to improve road safety and reduce red tape for the trucking industry. It introduces a new duty for all heavy vehicle drivers to be physically and mentally fit to drive, overhauls the safety accreditation system, and adjusts penalties to be more proportionate — increasing fines for serious offences while reducing them for minor administrative errors.
Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026
Passed (amended)This bill became law after being modified during debate.This bill is Queensland's response to a near-doubling of e-mobility injuries and a parliamentary inquiry into e-bikes, e-scooters and personal mobility devices. It introduces a minimum riding age of 16 and a driver-licence requirement, creates new offences and strong police powers to seize and destroy illegal 'prohibited bikes', brings in drink-riding offences with breath testing, and makes parents, hire companies and retailers share responsibility for keeping children and pedestrians safe.