Mr David Lee MP

Spoke in support, walking through the bill's technical reforms to ERAs, significant environmental values, mine rehabilitation, underground water management and the single integrated tourism permit, framing them as a contemporary framework that protects the environment including K'gari and the Great Sandy Marine Park.

“The objective of this bill is to improve efficiency and streamline the regulatory framework for the conservation and protection of our environment.”— 2026-05-14View Hansard

Supported the bill, citing the Johnston review's findings of accountability and oversight failures in the Labor-created RSHQ model, defending the abolition of the commissioner, the new board, and the repeal of the Land Access Ombudsman industry levy.

“Establishing an RSHQ board will ensure Queensland establishes a best practice, skill-based governing board with a direct reporting relationship to the minister.”— 2026-05-12View Hansard

Supported the bill, detailing the illicit drug enforcement and diversion framework provisions and praising the designated business and community precinct powers. Criticised Labor's series of failed crime plans from 2016 to 2022.

“We on this side of the House are restoring safety in the home and community with well-considered and methodical legislative reform. We are recalibrating the scales of Lady Justice to ensure that the rights of victims are prioritised.”— 2026-04-22View Hansard