Parliamentary inquiry into E-scooter and E-bike safety

The Government will hold a Parliamentary Inquiry on personal e-mobility devices. This includes e-scooters and e-bikes, which are now popular for getting around.

The inquiry aims to improve safety and address community concerns.

The Parliamentary Inquiry will focus on:

• benefits of e-mobility devices
• safety risks
• current rules and how they compare with other jurisdictions
• enforcement approaches
• importation laws
• lithium-ion battery fire risks
• communication and education
• stakeholder views.

More information, including how to make a submission, can be found at the Committee website.