VANESSA HALL  
EDITOR  

The Queensland Crisafulli Government will be committing to a raft of strong laws pertaining to e-mobility devices in response to a Parliamentary Inquiry, which found cause for 28 recommendations to be adopted.

Under 16s will no longer be able to use e-mobility devices, anyone over the age of 16 will be required to hold at a minimum a learners permit, and the Queensland Police Service (QPS) will be equipped with greater powers to seize and confiscate devices.

Minister for Police and Emergency Services and Member for Ninderry, Dan Purdie, stated that Queensland was leading by example with the tough reforms.

“Too many people have been hurt, and tragically, lives have been lost.

“We said we’d act, and we did.”

Mr Purdie said the tough measures were needed in response to inaction from the previous state government.

“These reforms give police the power they need, the power to seize illegal e-devices and destroy them. Clear rules, strong enforcement, safer communities.”

The state government will be accepting, or accepting in principle, all 28 recommendations made by the Parliamentary Inquiry.

The reforms will also include the introduction of new speed limits (10km/h on footpaths, and 25km/h unassisted) to better protect pedestrians, tougher action on retailers who supply illegal devices, and powers that allow QPS to conduct random breath testing for riders.

The Crisafulli Government is also laying blame at the former ALP State Government for the more than 6,000 injuries that have occurred as a result of e-mobility devices from 2022 to 2025.

Minister for Transport and Main Roads Brent Mickelberg said the Crisafulli Government was making Queensland safer through the nation-leading reforms.

“From the start, we said we would make the tough decisions to deliver nation-leading reforms and get dangerous e-scooters and e-bikes off Queensland streets.

“Our reforms strike the right balance between keeping Queenslanders safe from those who do the wrong thing, while backing the Queenslanders who do the right thing.”

Public commentary has been mostly positive about the details, with many stating that the reforms were needed.

“Finally, it was out of control,” one person stated.

“Sounds good, especially those selling illegal products. Let’s hope there are enough cops to deal with an already full day’s work,” another responded.

Comments which were not for the new reforms referred to those doing the right thing being penalised for the few who were in the wrong.

“This is not the answer. Punishing people who have been doing the right thing when all of the issues are from the illegal and overpowered throttle-controlled bikes e-motorbikes.”

The State Development, Infrastructure and Works Committee will now consider the Bill. Queenslanders can make a submission on any aspect of the Bill before 12 pm on Friday, April 10. Please visit the Advertiser Facebook page for a direct link to the website.