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Legislative Council - Fifty-First Parliament, Third Session (51-3)
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CHILDREN'S SCOOTERS

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK (14:28): I seek leave to make a brief explanation before asking the Minister for Consumer Affairs a question about children's scooters.

Leave granted.

The Hon. J.M.A. LENSINK: Honourable members may have seen an article in today's paper which alerts the public to the fact that some electric scooters currently in Christmas catalogues have speeds of up to 16 km/h and that, with modifications, they can get up to 60 km/h. I note from the article that there is no reference to the Office of Consumer and Business Affairs. My questions are:

1. Is the office aware of these scooters, and does it have concerns about them?

2. Is the minister aware whether or not these electric scooters comply with all safety regulations?

The Hon. G.E. GAGO (Minister for State/Local Government Relations, Minister for the Status of Women, Minister for Consumer Affairs, Minister for Government Enterprises, Minister Assisting the Minister for Transport, Infrastructure and Energy) (14:29): I am not absolutely sure exactly which scooters the member is referring to, but certainly I am aware that there is an electrical scooter appliance on the market at the moment that the office is investigating. I do not know whether or not it is exactly the same appliance, but I am certainly happy to get those details for the honourable member, clarify it and bring back a response.

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