Experts call for stronger consequences for retailers selling unsafe devices, arguing the crackdown must accompany state actions and transport minister efforts.

This move follows years of concern about high-powered e-bikes and regulatory loopholes, with ongoing national discussions among transport ministers and consumer affairs leaders.

The standards aim to curb high-powered, high-speed devices linked to injuries and deaths, building on the EN-15194 benchmark that caps motors at 250 watts and disengagement at 25 km/h.

Current enforcement varies by state, and while EN 15194 is used as a benchmark, the ACCC standards seek to close gaps and prevent sale of high-risk devices that don’t meet safety expectations.

Australia's Labor government is directing the ACCC to draft nationwide consumer standards for e-micromobility devices—e-bikes, scooters, and skateboards—to close regulatory gaps and reduce injuries.

Assisting minister Andrew Leigh says the new standards will boost consumer confidence and establish industry-wide compliance expectations, complementing existing state crackdowns.

The federal plan aims to establish strict national safety standards for all mobility devices sold in Australia.

The article frames this as a national policy update, though specific standards, timelines, enforcement measures, and affected devices are not detailed in the excerpt.

Safety and injury context: rising injuries from e-mobility devices persist, with NSW reporting 226 injuries in 2024 and up to 233 by July 2025, along with significant emergency presentations in Queensland and ongoing enforcement efforts like Operation Yankee Surety.

The story was updated on August 6, 2026, shortly after it first published, indicating a recent development in nationwide transport safety policy.

State actions, including NSW and Queensland powers to seize illegal e-bikes and punish offenders, highlight the urgency for national standards to harmonize enforcement.

Industry and consumer groups react with cautious optimism; officials call for consequences for non-compliant retailers, especially those selling to young riders.