Mr Michael Healy MP

Argued the budget fails Cairns and Far North Queensland with no clear funding for the Cairns Western Arterial Road, marine precinct, hospital detail, tourism and skills.

“The result is a smoke-and-mirrors budget that creates the appearance of progress while giving no certainty to communities, to business or, more importantly, to investors.”— 2026-06-25View Hansard

Argued the bill is a regressive, car-centric policy failure that punishes responsible riders, threatens tourism and businesses and was not properly consulted on.

“This bill is not evidence-based reform. It is not smart regulation. It is a rushed, reactionary and deeply car-centric response from a government that simply does not understand the role micromobility now plays.”— 2026-06-04View Hansard

Said Labor supports streamlining but argued this bill tips the balance the wrong way, criticising the undefined 'low risk' threshold, proponent self-assessment of ERA code eligibility and the government's broader ecotourism branding as risking greenwashing.

“The Queensland Labor opposition will always support action to streamline and improve the efficiency of our state's development as long as it does not come at the expense of protecting our incredible environment.”— 2026-06-02View Hansard