Mr Michael Healy MP

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

Supported the bill as a procedural necessity but criticised the government for fiscal mismanagement, stalled infrastructure projects in Far North Queensland despite available federal funding, inadequate Patient Travel Subsidy Scheme rates, and failure to deliver cost-of-living relief.

“This supplementary appropriation bill reflects more than unseen expenditure. It reflects the unforeseen consequences of poor planning, broken commitments and a failure to understand the realities facing Queenslanders.”— 2026-04-23View Hansard