Mr Shane King MP

Committee member opposed the bill as too restrictive and rushed, arguing it fails to distinguish legal e-bikes from illegal motorbikes, discriminates against people with disability, and predicts a 'tranche 2' will be needed to fix it.

“It is too restrictive, punishing families who are doing the right thing and impacting individuals who use e-mobility devices to save money, to save the environment or because they cannot or do not want to drive a car.”— 2026-06-03View Hansard

Opposed the bill, arguing it rushes complex changes against the Johnston review, abolishes the commissioner contrary to recommendation 2 and stakeholder views, removes the commissioner's independent chairing of advisory committees, and includes no requirement for worker representation on the board.

“Taking away the commissioner role is like removing a key brick from the bottom of a wall—it weakens the whole structure.”— 2026-05-12View Hansard

As a committee member, gave the government the benefit of the doubt on the bill's intent while criticising the lack of consultation, absence of council and Kabi Kabi board representation, no definition of sustainability, and Ramsar wetland risks.

“Even though the stakeholders did not agree with a lot of the bill, I sincerely hope this authority works out for the Sunshine Coast and does some good.”— 2026-05-13View Hansard