The Queensland Government has released a new plan to cut emissions from its vehicle fleet while giving public servants more practical and flexible options for transport.
The QFleet Vehicle Emissions Reduction Strategy replaces the former government’s electric vehicle (EV) mandate. In a press statement, the Queensland Government says it aims to cut tailpipe emissions by 10 per cent by 2030, even as the fleet grows by 9 per cent.
QFleet manages more than 11,000 vehicles used by frontline workers such as nurses, housing officers, youth justice staff and tradespeople across the state.
Moving Beyond EV-Only Rules
The previous policy required all “eligible” passenger vehicles to go fully electric by 2026. But this applied to just 3,600 vehicles in the wider fleet.
The new strategy removes that restriction. Instead of focusing only on EVs, it supports a mix of electric, hybrid and other low-emission vehicles. This approach allows departments to choose vehicles that best suit their needs while still lowering emissions.
The updated plan also gives agencies more time to roll out charging infrastructure, helping them prepare for a broader shift to cleaner transport.
Focus on Real Emission Reductions
Minister for Public Works Sam O’Connor said the strategy sets a clear, measurable target to reduce total emissions from the government fleet by 3.33 kilotonnes by 2030.
“This represents around a 63 per cent drop from QFleet’s emission levels in 2005,” Mr O’Connor said.
“We’re not here to tick boxes – we’re here to focus on outcomes. We’ve laid out a genuine pathway to reduce tailpipe emissions and better support the hardworking public servants who rely on QFleet.”
For the first time, the goal is to track emissions across the entire fleet, not just a small portion. Each agency will now be held responsible for helping reduce pollution.
Supporting a Practical Transition
The new policy aims to balance Queensland’s net zero goals with real-world needs.
“Unlike the previous mandate, we’re reducing QFleet’s tailpipe emissions in a practical, sustainable way, which responds to feedback from public servants across Queensland,” Mr O’Connor said.
“QFleet is leading by example to help Queensland achieve Net Zero.”
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