Tuesday, 17 February 2026

 Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (14:06): (2129) My question is to the Minister for Police. Constituents in my electorate are concerned about the rapid rise of dangerous e-bikes. A Traralgon resident had to take evasive action when a group of young riders – speeding, one-wheeling and unhelmeted – swept across both sides of the road and nearly knocked them into danger. Accidents and near misses with souped-up, overpowered and unregistered devices are rising. Melbourne University found that the most affected age group for e-bike injuries was 10 to 13. There are no age-based restrictions for e-bikes in Victoria. Sellers do not need to confirm whether motors, throttles or batteries meet Victorian road use standards, and illegal kits are often implemented after purchase. Minister, will you review and implement age-based restrictions for e-bikes and make the sale of conversion kits illegal to reverse this escalating and worrying problem in my region?