Mrs Rebecca Young MP

Supported the bill as delivering the government's commitment to restore safety, citing local injury stories and welcoming amendments on EN15194 standards, exemptions and the revised speed limit.

“I rise to support the Transport and Other Legislation (Managing E-mobility Use and Protecting Our Communities) Amendment Bill 2026.”— 2026-06-04View Hansard

Spoke in support, framing the bill as striking the right balance between protection and access through a single integrated tourism permit system that does not lower environmental standards, highlighting ecotourism opportunities in the Redlands under Destination 2045. Speech was interrupted when the debate was adjourned.

“I rise to support the Environmental Protection (Efficiency and Streamlining) and Other Legislation Amendment Bill—legislation that strikes the right balance between protecting what we value and enabling responsible access to it.”— 2026-05-14View Hansard

Supported the bill, repeatedly citing the story of Redlands resident Chris Sanders who was stabbed in December 2023 and welcoming the designated business and community precincts to give police early intervention tools.

“This bill replaces that failed model with a balanced illicit drug enforcement and diversion framework. It does two important things: it gives first-time low-risk offenders a pathway to rehabilitation and it ensures repeat offenders face real consequences.”— 2026-04-22View Hansard