The federal government announces a plan to introduce strict new national safety standards for all mobility devices sold in Australia, including e-bikes. The move is described as a crackdown targeting unsafe riding behaviour often referred to as “e-bike hooning.” While details are limited in the reports, the proposal focuses on applying consistent safety requirements across the national market rather than relying on separate state-by-state approaches. The government’s approach is intended to ensure devices meet specified safety criteria before they are sold, with the goal of improving rider and public safety. The articles from multiple outlets present the announcement as a coordinated federal initiative that would affect a broad range of mobility products, not only e-bikes. The reporting does not specify timelines for implementation, the exact regulatory measures involved, or how compliance and enforcement would work, but it indicates that the standards are intended to tighten safety rules for mobility devices sold in Australia.