Senate debates
Wednesday, 6 December 2017
Committees
Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee; Reference
4:22 pm
John Williams (NSW, National Party) Share this | Hansard source
I, and also on behalf of Senator Hinch, move:
That the following matter be referred to the Rural and Regional Affairs and Transport References Committee for inquiry and report by 20 September 2018:
The need for regulation of mobility scooters, also known as motorised wheelchairs, including:
(a) the number of deaths and injuries attributed to accidents involving mobility scooters in Australia since their introduction;
(b) the causes of these accidents;
(c) any current regulations governing the use of mobility scooters throughout Australia;
(d) comparison of Australian regulations with international standards;
(e) what support structures are in place to ensure the safe operation of mobility scooters;
(f) the regulatory role of government and non-government bodies; and
(g) any related matter.
I seek leave to make a brief statement.
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