A Federal MP is calling for a nationwide crackdown on dangerous e-bikes, claiming the government has been too slow to act. Hospitals are seeing hundreds of serious e-bike injuries, and experts warn the situation could become catastrophic if urgent measures aren’t introduced.

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Federal Member for Mackellar, Dr Sophie Scamps, to discuss her Safer E-Bikes Bill, why tougher laws are needed, and what it could mean for riders across Australia.

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