New lifejacket laws - QLD boaters must vest up
QLD lifejacket laws enforced from 1 July.
What’s happening?
From 1 July 2025, Maritime Safety Queensland (MSQ) and its partner agencies will begin enforcing new lifejacket rules introduced in December 2024. The laws target high-risk situations to improve boating safety.
Why it matters
Queensland has more than 1 million recreational boating licence holders. The enfo…
