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14 September 2026

Queensland’s tough new e-mobility laws see 466 illegal e-bikes and scooters seized as first haul hits shredder

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Queensland’s tough new e-mobility laws see 466 illegal e-bikes and scooters seized as first haul hits shredder

Despite the crackdown, the government says they are still being sold by online retailers.

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