ACCC Lithium Battery Report Branded Inadequate and Underwhelming

Person fitting e-bike battery

Canberra, ACT Nationally consistent controls and systems for the sale, testing and disposal of lithium-ion batteries are needed to address the “limited but increasing number” of fires started by these batteries, according to a recently-released report from the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission (ACCC). The Lithium-ion Batteries and Consumer Product Safety Report delivers six recommendations…

2022 a Year of Change

The legalisation of rental scooters has occurred in all States except NSW — with a NSW trial a possibility later in 2022. Image: Zipidi

Sydney, NSW 2022 promises to be the most significant year in Australia’s micromobility development. The legalisation of rental scooters has occurred in all States except NSW — with a NSW trial a possibility later in 2022. Privately-owned electric personal mobility devices were approved for public use in Tasmania and WA in late 2021, adding to…