Mr Peter Russo MP

Criticised the government for delay and lack of consultation on the substantial amendments, while affirming Labor supports safe e-mobility use and calling for measures targeting illegal devices, infrastructure and police resourcing.

“Before I get into the body of the debate, I note that the amendments introduced are substantial and it would have been good policy for there to be consultation and scrutiny on these amendments.”— 2026-06-04View Hansard

Acknowledged the bill's stated efficiency aims but criticised it as weakening oversight, removing surety for small-scale mining, removing independent public interest evaluations and replacing mandatory audits with discretionary ones, arguing it does not strike the right balance.

“When we examine the detail and move beyond the language of 'efficiency' and 'streamlining', we find a series of changes that weaken oversight, reduce independent scrutiny and narrow opportunities for public participation.”— 2026-06-02View Hansard

Acknowledged reform is needed but held serious concerns about governance and board representation, limited consultation, inadequate recognition of First Nations and environmental protections, the undefined term sustainability, and the risk of creating another bureaucratic layer.

“While the stated intent of this bill is commendable, the opposition holds serious concerns about whether it will truly deliver the outcomes communities have been calling for and whether it does so in a balanced and accountable way.”— 2026-05-14View Hansard

Opposed the bill, arguing the government commissioned the Johnston review then ignored its staged process and recommendation to retain the commissioner, that the board can be removed without reason and lacks worker representation, and that merging the Land Access Ombudsman with Coexistence Queensland creates conflicts of interest.

“This bill is not just flawed; it is dangerous.”— 2026-05-12View Hansard