A 13-year-old boy suffered critical head injuries after crashing on an e-scooter in Childers, Queensland, on Friday.
Why it mattersChild safety is at stake as injuries rise and new laws fall short of medical recommendations.
AustraliaQueensland's new e-mobility laws start Monday but do not include a full age ban, leaving children under 16 at potential risk.
Corroborated bysmh.com.au·theage.com.au
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