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**CHANGES TO E-MOBILITY LAWS FOR QUEENSLAND**
The Queensland Government has proposed new laws affecting e-bike and e-scooter riders.
Some of the changes proposed are quite significant and include:
➡️Making all e-riders get a licence
➡️Banning all e-scooters AND pedal e-bikes for kids under 16
➡️Banning devices that travel faster than 25km/h
➡️ Consistent 10km/h speed limits for shared paths (e.g. footpaths)
You can read about the proposed laws here: tinyurl.com/mr2nch87
I’ve had a number of emails and calls to my office about the impact of these proposed laws.
From e-riders who believe the proposed reduction in the speed limit of these devices on shared paths to 10km/hour is unworkable and will force them onto busy roads.
From those who purchased legal e-bikes and who may now not be able to ride them.
From those who believe that the licencing proposal will disadvantage vulnerable people in our communities, for example, older folk who can no longer drive or people with a disability who need a device to get around.
And from those who want to see better enforcement, particularly for those who ride e-scooters / illegal bikes with little regard for the safety of others in our community.
What do you think? The Parliamentary Committee is currently seeking submissions (a short response is fine) and I urge you to have your VOICE 📣 heard if these new laws will impact you 👉 tinyurl.com/3ssawsd9 ... See MoreSee Less
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I don't even understand how this legislation was put into the public domain for consultation in its current state. Was anyone with actual knowledge of riding bikes or scooters involved in its development?
Pedal assist e-bikes are just bikes. They don’t even go as fast as normal bikes. Legal pedal assist bikes don’t need any different rules to bicycles. No license, no 10km/h limit on paths, no age limit.
so what happens if yr on a regular bike with no spedo? will cops be out with speed guns or will there be average speed cameras set up taking pics to see if yr sat correctly on yr bike and not been distracted by say taking a drink whilst moving. what will the fine be for speeding?
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Last Thursday evening, I had the privilege of being invited to attend the #Ipswich Multicultural Leaders Network Meeting.
A terrific and collaborative group coming together to share the work they are doing within their own cultural communities and more broadly for the benefit of our region.
Thank you to Multicultural Australia who provide the support for this network and to all the community leaders for their commitment.
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Zonta Ipswich Inc has a goal this Mother's Day - to pack 1,000 birthing kits that will give pregnant women in developing countries access to a clean, safe birth. 🧡
They're inviting volunteers to come along and help assemble the kits - a meaningful way to give back while sharing in a day of kindness and community spirit.
Sunday 9 May 2026
9am-12pm
Ipswich Catholic Community Parish - 1c Elizabeth St, Woodend
Every kit packed is a small act of kindness that can make a life-changing difference for a mother and her baby.
If you can, please come along and lend a hand! Register here - www.trybooking.com/events/landing/1548742 ... See MoreSee Less
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LOL…ChatGPT literally giving me a bum steer! 😁
Meanwhile, a happy and holy EASTER to all celebrating across the #jordan Electorate 🐣 ✝️ ... See MoreSee Less
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ChatGTP doing what it does best! I asked a question about something local and all I got was mumbo jumbo referencing places in other countries but recommending them as local😂
Happy Easter, Charis Mullen MP!
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A timely reminder…🐰
Aluminium foil, used in Easter egg wrappers, is a valuable resource that can be recycled. ♻️
But foil is useless in small individual pieces. If you squish all your foil together until it is bigger than a golf ball, then it can be recycled in your yellow-lidded bin. ... See MoreSee Less
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You learn something new every day! Thanks for the information Charis! Wishing you and your family a safe and hoppy Easter! 🐣🐰
So we need to eat lots of Easter Eggs so we can get a big enough ball of foil. Lol.
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✝ For those wishing to attend a church service in #Jordan this Easter Sunday ✝
Please let me know in the comments if I have missed any.
Our Lady of the Southern Cross Parish
📍58 Opperman Dr, Springfield Lakes
⏰9am Mass
⏰ 11am Mass
Disciples Church Springfield
📍Event Cinemas, Orion Springfield Central
⏰ 10am Service
Reserve your seat: disciples.elvanto.com.au/form/ee1f5065-9351-42d6-90b1-1f0fa886d2aa
For JC Church
📍Cnr Springfield Pwy & Panorama Dr, Springfield
⏰9.30am Service
Hillsong Greater Springfield
📍Springfield Central SHS - 90 Parkland Dr, Springfield Central
⏰ 8.30am & 10.30am Service (+ easter egg hunt for kids)
⏰ 5pm Service
St Andrew's Springfield
📍The Springfield Anglican College (Sports Dome) - 68 Springfield College Drive, Springfield
⏰ 9am Service (+ easter hunt for kids) ... See MoreSee Less
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Woodcrest college 9am for Springfield Christian Family 🫶🏻
Springfield Christian Family 9am @ Woodcrest College
Springfield Baptist Church 📍 Level 6, Quest Springfield Central - 4 Wellness Way Springfield Central ⏰ 10am Sunday Service All are invited and all are welcome 🤍
Wishing everyone a safe and happy Easter! 💚🤍 💚🤍
The #jordan Electorate team will be taking a short break over the long weekend, from Good Friday through Easter Monday and returning Tuesday 7 April.
During this time the email inbox will be monitored, but all non-urgent emails will be responded to on our return. ... See MoreSee Less
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School’s out for Easter! 🐰
But there was still time to catch up with Woodcrest State College Principal Deb Hanson and BSM, Lee Hobson about everything that is happening at the school.
The brand new Industrial Design & Technology Building is now under construction 🦺, the new fence and gates are all in place ✅ and there’s even new (and way more comfortable!) seating in the Auditorium 🪑
All of these things don’t just happen and I want to acknowledge the incredible work of our school leaders and staff who just make stuff happen! 🙏 ... See MoreSee Less
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I was so excited to visit #Bundaberg yesterday and to meet with multicultural leaders and representatives in the region.
Such valuable discussions on the opportunities that come in living & working in a regional area whilst also recognising the challenges and supports needed for communities to truly thrive.
A huge thank you to Tom Smith - Member for Bundaberg for the genuine care and representation of his community and to the lovely team at the Bundaberg & District Neighbourhood Centre for welcoming and hosting us.
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Thanks Charis Mullen MP for a wonderful meetup!
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