Ms Joan Pease MP

Argued the budget was a missed opportunity that failed business and the economy, citing the concerns of peak business organisations.

“This budget was a missed opportunity—a missed opportunity to restore confidence, a missed opportunity to back the engine room of the Queensland economy.”— 2026-06-26View Hansard

Supported stronger aquifer protections and clearer compensation but argued they do not replace the RIDA, condemning the closed-door consultation, the guillotined debate and the unrelated South Bank Corporation amendments.

“You can support stronger environmental protections and you can support improved compensation rights and at the same time recognise that neither replaces the role of the RIDA as an important planning and negotiation framework.”— 2026-06-24View Hansard

Opposed the bill as a confused and poorly drafted 'dog's breakfast' that risks penalising responsible riders, citing uncertainty over licensing exemptions and compliance labelling, and argued the 122 amendments should be sent back to committee.

“What they do not support is rushed, confusing legislation that risks penalising responsible riders while failing to adequately address the real problem ... Labor cannot support the bill in its current form.”— 2026-06-03View Hansard

Acknowledged elements aimed at improving administrative efficiency but raised significant concerns that the bill reduces oversight, removes public notification of EIS terms of reference and public interest evaluations, and expands ministerial discretion through delegated legislation.

“The concern with this bill is that in too many areas the Crisafulli government appears more focused on reducing oversight than on maintaining confidence in the system.”— 2026-06-02View Hansard