Mr Hermann Vorster MP

Supported the bill, framing it as a response to community concerns first raised on the Gold Coast, and welcoming provisions allowing fines for 16-18 year olds, parental liability and police seizure and destruction of non-compliant devices.

“This bill for the first time will allow kids between 16 and 18 to finally be on the hook for fines ... There will be consequences for action. That will drive cultural change.”— 2026-06-03View Hansard

Supported the bill as unlocking environmental opportunity in natural areas, arguing that economic and environmental dividends go hand in hand and that the reforms enable responsible visitation and volunteering.

“I want to thank the minister for crafting a series of reforms in this omnibus bill that will unlock environmental opportunity in our natural areas.”— 2026-06-02View Hansard

Supported the bill as critical for his Burleigh electorate, particularly the designated precinct provisions to protect business districts from antisocial behaviour and drug-affected individuals terrorising shopkeepers and residents.

“We say that there must be consequences for action, there must be a deterrent and we must give our police the powers to push out from our precious community and business precincts those terrorising hardworking, good Queenslanders who obey the letter of the law.”— 2026-04-23View Hansard