Tuesday, 17 February 2026

 Melina BATH (Eastern Victoria) (14:06): 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 swept across both sides of the road – speeding, one-wheeling and unhelmeted – 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?