Ms Sandy Bolton MP

Acknowledged positive changes such as exemptions and the revised speed limit but said the bill missed the mark for many everyday Queenslanders and that the 122 amendments had not undergone proper scrutiny.

“The reality is this e-mobility legislation, while having some positive changes, has missed the mark for many everyday Queenslanders who are doing the right thing.”— 2026-06-04View Hansard

Stated she could not support the bill in its current form, citing poorly defined 'low risk' criteria, the lack of a public register for ERA codes, removal of consultation on EIS terms of reference, and concerns over single integrated tourism permits and extended underground water reporting periods.

“Even though I support greater efficiencies, as I have spoken about many times in relation to our parliamentary processes, I cannot support the bill in its current form.”— 2026-06-02View Hansard

Raised robust concerns about the $35.6 million cost, lack of consultation with Noosa, absence of environmental and sustainability definitions, board composition and the risk of adding bureaucracy, while urging the new authority to address community needs and provide dedicated funding for Noosa.

“Spending $35.6 million of taxpayers’ money on a new level of bureaucracy calls for robust questions.”— 2026-05-14View Hansard