Supporting Safer Outcomes in E-Mobility Legislation Queensland
We made a submission to the government enquiry and have now been invited to provide further comment on the proposed legislation.
For me, this is an important point in the process.
It is where the value of e-mobility, the freedom it offers, and the responsibility to reduce harm all have to be held together carefully and respectfully.
E-mobility has brought real benefits to many people. It has improved access, convenience, and independence, and for some it has become part of everyday life. That matters and should not be dismissed.
At the same time, those working closest to the trauma of accidents are seeing a different side. They are seeing the human cost when things go wrong, and the effect that serious injury can have not only on the rider, but on passengers, pedestrians, families, and the wider community.
This is why the discussion matters.
It is not about taking sides between mobility and safety. It is about recognising that the best path forward must try to respect both.
The current legislation has strong foundations. It shows clear intent to improve public safety while allowing the benefits of e-mobility to continue. The opportunity now is to strengthen that foundation in a way that is practical, balanced, and informed by real-world outcomes.
We have seen this before in other areas of transport. Seat belts, airbags, and safer driving systems were all introduced because experience showed that change was needed. At the time, not everyone welcomed those changes, but over time they became accepted because they helped reduce harm.
E-mobility now appears to be at a similar point.
There are many perspectives in this space. Individuals, medical professionals, community groups, industry participants, and government all see different parts of the picture. When those perspectives are brought together respectfully, a fuller understanding begins to emerge.
That is why this next stage is so important.
It gives an opportunity to reflect carefully, listen properly, and work toward legislation that supports the continued use of e-mobility while improving safety for everyone who shares the space around it.
I support the government in working through that balance.
It will not be simple, and it will not please everyone, but better outcomes rarely come from avoiding difficult issues. They come from facing them honestly, with care, and with a genuine willingness to improve.
That is the spirit in which I see this process. Comments are invited
Andrew (Andrij) Dyhin
Founder