Ms Sandy Bolton MP

Acknowledged community concerns about repeat offending but raised significant reservations about removing age limits, the limited evidence base of the trial, the risk of setting children up to fail without adequate wraparound supports, and the need for bipartisan long-term reform beyond election cycles.

“What has taken decades cannot be undone through legislation, bandaids, polished speeches or monitoring bracelets. It will take decades of substantial reform and investment in multiple realms, bipartisan agreements—yes, we need both sides of the House to agree—and commitments beyond an election cycle to create what Queenslanders seek: safety for all.”— 2026-02-12View Hansard

Voted against the bill at both second and third reading divisions, siding with the opposition against the government's electoral reforms.

Spoke as a committee member in support of the bill, noting that medical experts had warned about vaping products since 2020 but were not listened to. Highlighted that more than half of tobacco products are now illegally sourced and that tobacco is more widely available than fuel.

“This legislation will also give Queensland the strongest laws in Australia against illegal operators, such as expanding interim closures from three days to three months and doubling long-term closures, as well as enabling the cancellation of leases.”— 2025-11-18View Hansard