A valid driver licence, at least a learner licence (Queensland, interstate or overseas equivalent), from 31 August 2026. Exemptions: supervised riders aged 12 to 17, medical exemptions, and designated recreational areas. (source: Queensland Government (Department of Transport and Main Roads, StreetSmarts))
Footpaths (12 km/h at all times); shared paths (signed limit, never above 25 km/h, and 12 km/h when passing pedestrians; the bike side of a separated path); roads with a speed limit of 60 km/h or less, including bike lanes (25 km/h maximum). (source: Queensland Government (Department of Transport and Main Roads, StreetSmarts))
There is no lawful amount. Possessing a dangerous drug is a crime under section 9(1). A court may order a person who pleads guilty to a minor drugs offence to complete a drug diversion assessment program. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Driving after cannabis usePersonal use by an adult
It is an offence to drive, attempt to put in motion or be in charge of a motor vehicle, tram, train or vessel while a relevant drug is present in the blood or saliva. The relevant drugs tested are methylamphetamine, MDMA, THC and cocaine, and there is zero tolerance: any trace can be penalised. Maximum penalty: 14 penalty units or 3 months' imprisonment. (source: Queensland Government)
50 km/h in local streets and built-up areas unless signs show otherwise (source: Queensland Government)
Outside built-up areas (single carriageway)Passenger car on public roads
100 km/h outside a built-up area unless signed otherwise. A small number of higher standard roads are signed at 110 km/h. (source: Queensland Government)
School zonesPassenger car on public roads
40 km/h on roads where the normal limit is 50, 60 or 70 km/h, and 60 km/h on roads where the normal limit is 80 km/h or above (source: Queensland Government)
Roadworks zonesPassenger car on public roads
The reduced speed limit stated on the roadwork signs applies. Roadwork signs are official traffic signs and must be followed. (source: Queensland Government)
A container made to hold a beverage and, when filled, to be sealed for storage, transport and handling before being sold for the beverage to be consumed (s 99M(1)(a)), Further containers can be included, or excluded, by regulation (s 99M(1)(b) and (2)) (source: Queensland Parliamentary Counsel (Queensland legislation))
The ban applies to all retailers, for in-store and online sales. Only plastic film shopping bags that meet the listed conditions may be supplied. The page read does not mention a charge. (source: Business Queensland)
Bag thickness rulePlastic carrier bags
Plastic film shopping bags must be 35 micrometres or more thick, made from at least 80% recycled content, and durable enough to carry 10 kg for at least 125 uses, each verified by a recognised programme or test. Certified compostable bags are allowed if wholly compostable plastic, 35 micrometres or more and durable to the same standard. (source: Business Queensland)
Driving before the minimum ageCar (category B) driving licence
A learner licence is available from 16. A P1 provisional licence needs the learner licence held for at least 1 year, age 17 or older, the hazard perception test, 100 hours of supervised driving in a learner logbook (if under 25) and the practical test. From 25 no logbook is needed and passing the practical test gives a P2 licence directly. (source: Queensland Government)
Visitors on a foreign licence: ageCar (category B) driving licence
A visitor with a valid interstate or overseas licence may drive in Queensland, only the class of vehicle authorised by that licence and subject to its conditions. An interstate learner licence holder must be supervised if the issuing state or territory requires it. Australian citizens and resident-visa holders can no longer drive on it after living in Queensland for 3 months. The page states no age condition. (source: Queensland Government)
Learner's permit from ageCar (category B) driving licence
Supervised driving hours requiredCar (category B) driving licence
Under 25: 100 hours of supervised driving, including 10 hours at night, recorded in a learner logbook and submitted before the practical test. From 25: no logbook is required. (source: Queensland Government)
Night-time limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence
A late night driving restriction (no driving between 11pm and 5am, for 1 year) is imposed on a driver who was under 25 at the time of the offence when they accumulate excessive demerit points, are suspended for a high speed offence or are disqualified. It continues after an upgrade to an open licence. It is separate from the P1 peer passenger limit between 11pm and 5am. (source: Queensland Government)
Passenger limit for new driversCar (category B) driving licence
A P1 driver must not drive with more than one passenger under 21 who is not an immediate family member between 11pm and 5am. (source: Queensland Government)
Tests for a first car licenceCar (category B) driving licence
Learner licence: PrepL or a written road rules test. P1 licence: the car hazard perception test and the practical driving test. (source: Queensland Government)
How long the licence is validCar (category B) driving licence
For driving with a relevant drug present: disqualification of 1 to 9 months, a fine of up to AUD 2,417 and imprisonment of up to 3 months. (source: Queensland Government)
Footpaths: 12 km/h at all times. Shared paths: the signed limit, and 12 km/h when passing pedestrians. Roads, bike lanes and separated bikeways: specific signed limits apply. No riding on motorways or where 'no bicycle' signs are installed. (source: Queensland Government (Department of Transport and Main Roads, StreetSmarts))
When they may be sold to the publicConsumer fireworks (category F2)
Only "unrestricted fireworks" (such as sparklers and party poppers) may be sold through retail outlets for the general public to use. Other fireworks are available only to licensed people. (source: Business Queensland)
When they may be let offConsumer fireworks (category F2)
It is illegal to possess and use fireworks in Queensland without an authority. Display fireworks may be used only by licensed professionals in the fireworks industry; unrestricted fireworks need no licence to use. (source: Queensland Government)
Fireworks consumers may useConsumer fireworks (category F2)
Unrestricted fireworks are: amorces and caps for toy pistols; indoor table bombs that eject streamers; model rocket motors up to 62.5 g and 160 newton seconds total impulse; snaps for bon-bon crackers; sparklers; starting pistol caps; streamer cones (party poppers); and indoor decorative fountains. (source: Business Queensland)
Approval or notification neededChildren of compulsory school age
A parent applies to Queensland Home Education (online, by email or by post) with supporting documents such as the child's birth certificate and a summary of the educational programme. The child is provisionally registered once the application is lodged. QHE has 90 days by law to decide. A child cannot be enrolled at a school and registered for home education at the same time. (source: Queensland Department of Education)
Compulsory schooling ageChildren of compulsory school age
A child must be engaged in an educational option from 6 years and 6 months of age until they turn 16 or complete Year 10, whichever comes first. (source: Queensland Department of Education)
A person must not physically possess a knife in a public place or a school unless the person has a reasonable excuse. A pen knife or Swiss army knife for its normal utility purposes is given as an example of a reasonable excuse. Maximum penalty for a first offence is 50 penalty units or 18 months' imprisonment. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Locking or one-handed knivesCarrying in public places
A knife designed or constructed to be used as a weapon whose blade can be released by the hand holding it, a butterfly or balisong knife, and a flick knife are category M weapons. Unlawful possession of a category M weapon is an offence under Weapons Act 1990 s 50. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Fixed-blade knivesCarrying in public places
A fixed blade knife is covered by the same offence as other knives: possession in a public place or school without a reasonable excuse. "Knife" includes a thing with a sharpened point or blade that can be held in one or both hands and used to wound or threaten. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Pepper sprayCarrying in public places
An antipersonnel gas or substance of a corrosive, noxious or irritant nature, and any weapon able to discharge it, is a category R weapon (except gas or substances primarily designed for controlling native or feral animals). Unlawful possession of a category R weapon is an offence with a maximum of 700 penalty units or 14 years' imprisonment. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Exceptions and legitimate reasonsCarrying in public places
Reasonable excuses include performing a lawful activity, duty or employment, taking part in lawful entertainment, recreation or sport, lawfully exhibiting the knife, and use for a lawful purpose. Genuine religious purposes are a reasonable excuse in a public place but not in a school. Self-defence is not a reasonable excuse. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Automatic (switchblade) knivesCarrying in public places
A flick knife, or similar device with a blade folded or recessed into the handle that opens automatically by gravity or centrifugal force or by pressure on a button, spring or device in or attached to the handle, is a category M weapon. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Blade length limitsCarrying in public places
The knife offence has no blade-length threshold. "Knife" includes a thing with a sharpened point or blade that is reasonably capable of being held in one or both hands and used to wound or threaten to wound anyone. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Pepper spray: size and age limitsCarrying in public places
The Weapons Categories Regulation 1997 sets no container-size threshold: an antipersonnel gas or substance of a corrosive, noxious or irritant nature, and any weapon able to discharge it, is a category R weapon. The only exclusion is gas or a substance, and a weapon to discharge it, primarily designed for the control of native or feral animals. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Minimum paid leave as the law states itFull-time employee; Queensland private-sector employees (national system)
Full-time and part-time employees get 4 weeks of paid annual leave a year, based on their ordinary hours of work. Shiftworkers get more than 4 weeks if their award or enterprise agreement provides the extra week under the National Employment Standards. Casual employees do not get paid annual leave. (source: Fair Work Ombudsman)
National public holidays a yearFull-time employee; Queensland private-sector employees (national system)
Texting while drivingUsing a mobile phone while driving a car
Rule 300 does not single out texting: a driver may not hold a mobile phone or rest it on any part of the body while the vehicle is moving or stationary but not parked, whether or not the phone is on or being operated. (source: Queensland Legislation (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
Learner and newly qualified driversUsing a mobile phone while driving a car
Learner and P1 drivers under 25 must not use hands-free, wireless headsets or a phone's loudspeaker function, and their passengers may not use the loudspeaker function either. A phone in a pocket or pouch may not be touched, looked at or operated by voice. (source: Queensland Government)
Can police stop you for this alone?Using a mobile phone while driving a car
New cameras are rolling out across Queensland to detect illegal mobile phone use while driving and drivers and front seat passengers not wearing seatbelts. (source: Queensland Government)
Children up to 7 years must be in an approved restraint: rear-facing up to 6 months; rear-facing or forward-facing with a built-in harness from 6 months to 4 years; forward-facing with a built-in harness or an approved booster seat from 4 to 7 years. Children aged 7 and over may use an adult seatbelt or booster. (source: Queensland Government)
Children in the front seatPassenger cars
Cars with more than 1 row: babies and children up to 4 must not sit in the front; children aged 4 to 6 only if all other seats are occupied by children under 7. Children 7 and over can sit in the front. Cars with 1 row: children of any age if properly restrained. (source: Queensland Government)
Fine for not wearing a seat beltPassenger cars
A fine of AUD 1,295 and 4 demerit points for each child not properly restrained in an approved restraint. Double demerit points apply for a second or later offence within 1 year. (source: Queensland Government)
Booster seat untilPassenger cars
Children aged 4 to under 7 may use an approved booster seat secured with an adult lap-sash seatbelt. Children 7 and over may use one, and are recommended to stay in it until they pass the 5-step test. (source: Queensland Government)
Can police stop you for this alone?Passenger cars
New mobile phone and seatbelt cameras are rolling out across Queensland to detect drivers and their front seat passengers not wearing seatbelts, and camera-detected seatbelt infringements can be issued (source: Queensland Government)
A smoke alarm in each bedroom. For each storey with bedrooms: in the hallway that a bedroom door opens onto (or, if a bedroom has no door to a hallway, in the part of the storey between that bedroom and the rest of the dwelling). For a storey with no bedrooms: on the most likely path of travel to an exit. All alarms must be interconnected. (source: Queensland Government (Office of the Queensland Parliamentary Counsel))
E-cigarettes in indoor public placesTobacco and nicotine products
Yes. In the Act 'smoke' includes inhaling through a vaping device, so the ban on smoking in an enclosed place also covers vaping. (source: Queensland Government (Queensland Legislation))
Smoking in cars with childrenTobacco and nicotine products
Smoking is banned in a motor vehicle on a road or road-related area if another person in the vehicle is under 16. 'Smoke' includes inhaling through a vaping device. (source: Queensland Government (Queensland Legislation))
Flavoured tobacco and e-cigarettesTobacco and nicotine products
Drinking by younger people with an adultBuying and drinking alcohol
An adult must not supply liquor to a minor at a private place unless the adult is a responsible adult (a parent, step-parent, guardian or adult with parental rights and responsibilities), and a responsible adult may supply only if consistent with responsible supervision (80 penalty units). A minor may be on licensed premises if eating a meal or accompanied by a responsible adult who supervises responsibly, except after 5 pm at a nightclub. (source: Queensland Government)
Drinking in public placesBuying and drinking alcohol
A person must not consume liquor on a road or on land owned or controlled by a local government (other than a conservation park or resources reserve), or in the doorway of premises opening onto such a place. A local government may designate public places where liquor may be consumed. Maximum penalty 1 penalty unit. (source: Queensland Government)
Where and when alcohol is soldBuying and drinking alcohol
A person must not supply liquor to a minor on licensed premises, or on a street or place adjacent to them or in a public place (unless the minor is with a responsible adult in a designated public place). Maximum penalties range from 80 to 250 penalty units depending on the person. A minor must not consume or possess liquor on licensed premises or in a public place (25 penalty units). (source: Queensland Government)
Lower limit for novice or young driversDriving after drinking alcohol
0.00%: learner, P1/P2 provisional, probationary and restricted licence holders, and anyone with an interlock condition. (source: Queensland Government)
Limit for professional or commercial driversDriving after drinking alcohol
0.00%: drivers of trucks over 4.5 tonnes GVM, buses carrying more than 12 adults, articulated and dangerous goods vehicles, taxis and other public passenger vehicles, and tow and pilot vehicles. (source: Queensland Government)
Random breath tests without suspicionDriving after drinking alcohol
First offence: at 0.15 or more, a fine of up to AUD 6,908, up to 9 months in prison and disqualification of at least 6 months; 0.10 to under 0.15: up to AUD 4,835, 6 months and 3 to 12 months' disqualification; 0.05 to under 0.10: up to AUD 3,454, 3 months and 2 to 9 months' disqualification. (source: Queensland Government)
General information, not legal advice. Rules change: check the official source before you fly or ride.