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Mr David Kempton MP

Liberal National Party

Temporary Speaker

Electorate: Cook

58th·Government·Temporary Speaker
57th·Opposition·Backbench
55th·Opposition·Backbench
19 speeches15 bills163 votes1 committee
State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee
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Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026Passed (amended)Supports

Committee member supported the bill, arguing it will not impact lawful bicycle, motorbike or licensed e-device riders but responds to demand to curb fatalities and antisocial behaviour by underage and unlicensed riders, and defended the parental supervision exemption for under-16s.

“What the bill will do is respond to the public demand and numerous submissions seeking to curb the avoidable fatalities and increasing antisocial behaviour involving illegal motorbikes ridden by underage and unlicensed riders.”— 2026-06-03View Hansard
Resources Safety and Health Queensland and Other Legislation Amendment Bill 2026Passed
Strengthening Protections for Queensland Workers Amendment Bill 2026Withdrawn
Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority Bill 2026PassedSupports

Supported the bill as a practical fix to fragmented waterways management, contrasting the government's action on the Bribie Island breakthrough and Mooloolah River shoaling with what he characterised as Labor's prior inaction.

“This bill creates the Sunshine Coast Waterways Authority, a move that provides a practical fix to a complex problem.”— 2026-05-13View Hansard
Expanding Adult Crime, Adult Time and Taking a Strong Stance on Drugs and Anti-Social Behaviour Amendment Bill 2026Passed (amended)Supports

Began speaking in support of the bill, citing the impact of youth crime on Mareeba and criticising the former Labor member for Cook for relocating the electorate office out of the electorate. Speech adjourned at 9 pm and continued on 22 April.

“Under Labor, victims of crime increased by 193 per cent.”— 2026-04-21View Hansard

No bills introduced by this member in the current register.