BRISBANE, Queensland, Oct. 20 -- The Queensland Department of the Premier and Cabinet issued text of the following statement:

JOINT STATEMENT

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services

The Honourable Tim Nicholls

Minister for Police and Emergency Services

The Honourable Dan Purdie

* Serious e-scooter and e-bike injuries treated at Queensland Children's Hospital have fallen by 60 per cent since the Crisafulli Government's nation-leading e-mobility reforms were introduced on 1 July. * Seven children were admitted to Queensland Children's Hospital following an e-scooter or e-bike incident between July and September 2026, compared with 18 admissions between January to March. * More than 600 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters have been seized under these tough new laws which Labor voted against. * TheCrisafulli Government is making Queensland safer after Labor's decade of decline which allowed hoons on illegal devices to terrorise Queenslanders.

The Crisafulli Government's nation-leading e-mobility laws have delivered promising early results, with children experiencingserious e-scooter and e-bike injuries falling by more than half, and hundreds of illegal devices seized.

There were seven children admitted to Queensland Children's Hospital for more than 24 hours following serious e-scooter or e-bike incidents - between July and September - compared to 18 admissions between January and March, and 16 admissions between April and June.

It comes as police have seized more than 600 non-compliant devices, issued 2,812 traffic infringement notices and intercepted 78 drink riders since the Crisafulli Government's nation-leading e-mobility reforms came into effect on 1 Julyto make Queensland safer.

The Crisafulli Government's practical and enforceable laws follow a decade of decline under the former Labor Government which allowed the use of e-mobilitydevices to spiral out of control.

Labor - who voted against the tough new laws - left Queensland Police ill-equipped to enforce regulations, introduced a botched e-mobility subsidy scheme and turned a blind eye to the rise of illegal high-powered deviceswhich putQueenslanders at risk.

Minister for Health and Ambulance Services Tim Nicholls said the injury data was a positive early indication that the tough new laws were making Queensland safer.

"Doctors and nurses from across Queensland have told me time and time again about how concerned they are about the serious injuries they see in our emergency departments linked to e-mobility devices," Minister Nicholls said.

"While it's still early days, these figures suggest that the Crisafulli Government's reforms are having an impact, and are helping to improve safety, particularly for Queensland kids."

Minister for Police and Emergency Services Dan Purdie said the Crisafulli Government's nation-leading e-mobility reforms were making Queensland roads and footpaths safer after a decade of inaction under Labor.

"We promised Queenslanders we would deliver tough new e-mobility reforms that crackdown on hoons who were allowed to terrorise communities during Labor's decade of decline," Minister Purdie said.

"These reforms are already delivering positive early results with more than 600 illegal e-bikes and e-scooters seized, 2,812 traffic infringement notices issued, and 78 drink riders intercepted by police since July 1.

"These tough new laws - which Labor voted against - are making Queensland safer and turning the tide on Labor's Youth Crime Crisis after the former Government presided over a surge in high-powered and illegal devices across the State."

Queensland Children's Hospital Director of Paediatric Surgery, Burns and Trauma Professor Roy Kimble said the downward trend was a positive sign.

"In previous research, we found that 65 per cent of children injured while riding an e-scooter required surgery. These injuries can be life-changing and, tragically, some have been fatal," Professor Kimble said.

"Seeing fewer children admitted with serious injuries is a welcome development, but I'd remind parents to not become complacent or underestimate the risks associated with these devices.

"E-scooters and e-bikes can cause devastating injuries when they are used improperly or without the appropriate safety measures.

"Wearing a properly fitted and secured helmet should be non-negotiable, even on short trips. A helmet can mean the difference between a head injury that a child recovers from and one that has lifelong consequences."

Acting Assistant Commissioner Tim Partrige said police will continue to target dangerous riding behaviours including speeding, mobile phone use and impaired driving.

"Riders who break the law can expect to be held accountable," Assistant Commissioner Partrige said.

"But the consequences of failing to do so can be far more serious than a speeding ticket, with a split-second decision potentially resulting in life-threatening injuries or preventing you from making it home to your family.

"Almost 1,800 infringement notices were issued for helmet-related offences alone. That is unacceptable when wearing a helmet is one of the most basic steps a rider can take to reduce their risk of serious injury."

ENDS

MEDIA CONTACT:

Minister Nicholls - Torny Miller, 0439 426 196

Minister Purdie - Samantha Scott, 0499 984 004

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