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- New South Wales Premier Chris Minns's government will set a minimum age for riding electric bikes after an expert review recommends 12–16, with findings due by June.
- Currently, children of any age can ride ebikes, raising safety concerns amid rising injuries.
- The government will adopt European safety standards, including a 250-watt power limit and speed restrictions.
- A three-year transition will begin, with road-legal status for compliant bikes by March 2029.
