On 20th September 2018, it was announced that Queensland vehicle lift modification laws will change to be more consistent with other jurisdictions for 4WD motorists across the country.

The Minister for Transport and Main Road, the Honourable Mark Bailey MP issued a media release announcing this after consultation with 4WD groups over the past several months.

Mr Bailey said he was pleased to announce the first major changes for Queensland’s 4WD lift laws since the Newman Government lift laws were introduced in 2012.

“Next month we will be changing sections of the Queensland Code of Practice, which governs vehicle lift rules,” Mr Bailey said.

“These changes, which follow consultation between my department and industry, will raise the maximum lift certifiable in Queensland from 125mm to 150mm.

“Importantly, this will make Queensland’s maximum lift, with certification, consistent with the National Code Practice and other states.

“For vehicles with Electronic Stability Control (ESC), vehicle owners will be able to raise their vehicles up to 75mm (incorporating a maximum of 50mm suspension and 25mm tyre increase) without certification.

“Queensland already allows such a lift for non-ESC equipped vehicles.

“The move to 75mm without certification, for ESC vehicles will ensure consistency with the rules in NSW and Victoria.”

“Our aim is to balance road safety with allowing 4WD enthusiasts the flexibility to manage their driving needs,” he said.

The final version of the new Queensland Code of Practice will be released in October.

Source: Queensland Government Media Release | Greater consistency on lift laws for Queensland 4WD Owners 

20 Sept 2018