BQ Supports Road Vehicle Standards Amendment Bill 2025

Bicycle Queensland has welcomed the introduction of the Road Vehicle Standards Amendment (Safer E-Bikes) Bill 2025 by Dr Sophie Scamps MP in Parliament on Monday September 1. The bill calls for the reinstatement of the EN15194 standard for imported e-bikes in Australia, matching one of the requests Bicycle Queensland has made through our submission to the Queensland Government’s Inquiry into E-mobility.

BQ Interim CEO Liana Heath stated that the bill is an important step towards improving safety for riders and restoring public and user confidence in the rapidly growing e-mobility sector.

“Bicycle Queensland has long advocated for clear, enforceable standards for e-bikes,” she said. “Our members want to know that the bike they purchase is safe, compliant, and fit for use on Australian roads and paths. We support Dr Scamps’ national efforts to address the growing issue of high-powered, unsafe imports that pose a risk to riders and the community.”

BQ’s Director of Advocacy Andrew Demack said the bill reflects the concerns raised by Bicycle Queensland in its letter to Queensland Transport Minister Brent Mickelberg earlier this year, as well as its submission to the Parliamentary Inquiry into e-mobility.

“The absence of a clear national standard has left consumers and retailers exposed to dangerous and illegal products,” Andrew Demack said.“Reinstating EN15194 will provide certainty and support legitimate suppliers all via an existing, recognised global standard. EN15194 places limits on continuous power, speed limits and battery safety. It addresses many of the current device concerns around e-mobility.’

Bicycle Queensland’s position paper on high-powered e-bikes highlighted the urgent need for harmonised rules across jurisdictions and for better education around the legal definition of an e-bike.

Although Private Members’ Bills often struggle to receive the backing of the Government of the day, they play an important role in highlighting issues and pressuring all parties to work towards solutions. Bicycle Queensland encourages members and the wider cycling community to stay informed and support efforts to improve e-bike safety nationwide.