- The Crisafulli Government and Queensland Police Service launch Operation Easter Break, a statewide road safety operation targeting unsafe and fatigued drivers over the busy school holiday period.
- The Crisafulli Government delivers on its election commitment to swear in 1,600 new police officers, achieved in less than 18 months, putting more officers on our roads and in our communities to make Queensland safer.
- Queenslanders are urged to slow down, never drink and drive, and if heading out on the water, wear a lifejacket.
- The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer after a decade of decline under the former Labor Government.
The Crisafulli Government is making Queensland safer by delivering more police to the frontline and ensuring motorists slow down and make safe choices on the roads as Easter school holidays begin.
Alongside the Queensland Police Service, the Crisafulli Government today launched Operation Easter Break – an annual statewide road safety operation targeting unsafe, fatigued drivers during what is often one of the busiest times on the roads.
Operation Easter Break will see a high-visibility police presence across Queensland, with a targeted crackdown on the Fatal Five, particularly fatigued driving, to reduce road trauma and save lives.
The renewed road safety push comes as Queensland continues to confront the devastating impact of road trauma, as 20 lives were lost on the state's roads during the Easter period of 2025.
On the water, Maritime Safety Queensland is also reminding boaties to slow down, stay alert and wear a lifejacket, with officers patrolling the state's busiest waterways targeting excessive speed and failure to wear lifejackets, which are the main causes of boating deaths.
The Crisafulli Government has already delivered on its election commitment to swear in 1,600 new police officers - with this milestone achieved in less than 18 months - as the Government continues to make Queensland safer and rebuild the frontline after Labor's decade of decline.
The Crisafulli Government is also delivering a plan for Queensland's future by getting on with the job of upgrading the Bruce Highway through the historic $9 billion Bruce Highway Targeted Safety Program, in partnership with the Albanese Government.
Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Crisafulli Government was making Queensland safer and delivering a plan for Queensland's future.
"Too many Queenslanders are being impacted by trauma on our roads and waterways, and the trend has been going in the wrong direction for a long time - that's why we're focused on stronger enforcement and safer behaviour this Easter," Minister Mickelberg said.
"After a decade of Labor failing to support frontline policing, we're delivering more police where they're needed most - on our roads and in our communities – which is why we did what we said we would at the election and already sworn in 1,600 new police officers in less than 18 months."
"These campaigns send a strong message that dangerous behaviour, whether on the road or on the water, will not be tolerated - I urge everyone travelling this Easter to drive to the conditions, never speed or drink and drive, and if you're heading out on the water, slow down and wear a lifejacket."
Queensland Police Service Chief Superintendent Mark Wheeler said police will be out in force this Easter targeting the Fatal Five, with a particular focus on fatigued drivers who are putting lives at risk.
"We're doing our part to make Queensland safer, but we all must also take responsibility - slow down, rest when tired, and make safe choices to protect themselves and others this Easter.
