Ms Joan Pease MP

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

Opposed the bill, arguing the government ignored the Johnston review's 18-month staged process, abolished the commissioner against expert advice, weakened advisory committee independence, and merged the Land Access Ombudsman with Coexistence Queensland; foreshadowed opposition amendments for tripartite board representation and to retain the commissioner.

“This government has ignored the very expert advice it commissioned and has rushed through complex structural changes without the proper consultation that Queensland workers, industry and regional communities deserve.”— 2026-05-12View Hansard