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09 Nov 2022

Be summer safe 2022

We want you to have a safe, happy and healthy summer. Many summer products can be unsafe if they're left unattended or aren’t used properly.
Kids' toys
Inflatable toys and flotation aids
Sports and recreation
Swimming pools and spas (portable or inflatable)
Trampolines
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
23 Aug 2021

Regulators ramp up quad bike safety checks

Eighty-four per cent of quad bikes assessed by Australia’s consumer law regulators were compliant with the first stage of a new national safety standard that came into force in October last year, new figures from the ACCC reveal.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
22 Mar 2021

Quad bikes and button batteries among ACCC's 2021 product safety priorities

The ACCC will this year focus on implementation of important safety standards relating to quad bikes including preparing consumers and businesses for a mandatory requirement for operator protection devices as it is introduced in October, ACCC Chair Rod Sims said today.
Chemicals and poisons
Hazardous materials
Electronics and technology
Button batteries
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
12 Oct 2020

First stage quad bike safety measures now mandatory

All new and imported second hand quad bikes sold in Australia must now meet the first stage of the government’s mandatory safety standard after it came into effect on 11 October. 
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
19 Aug 2020

Make sure your quad bikes meet the new safety standard

If you sell quad bikes in Australia, you will soon need to make sure your quad bikes meet certain requirements of the US or EU quad bike standards and have additional information on them to comply with the new safety standard. 
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
19 Aug 2020

New quad bike safety standard helps you check, compare and take care

136 people have sadly died from quad bike accidents between 2011 and 2019. This is why the Australian Government has introduced a mandatory safety standard for all new quad bikes sold in Australia.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
19 Aug 2020

Quad bike fatalities have almost doubled in 2020 compared to last year

In the first six months of 2020, 14 people, including three children, have died in quad bike-related accidents in Australia, compared to eight in the whole of last year. Seven of this year’s fatalities have been in Queensland.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
10 Dec 2019

Stay safe on quad bikes and side by side vehicles

Since 2011, 136 people have died as a result of quad bike accidents, while thousands more have been seriously injured, and the ACCC is urging people to be vigilant about safety when using quad bikes and side-by-side vehicles (SSV) this summer.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
10 Oct 2019

ACCC welcomes new quad bike safety standard

The ACCC has welcomed the Federal Government’s decision to improve the safety of quad bikes by introducing a new safety standard.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
11 Dec 2018

The ACCC urges safe quad bike riding during summer holidays

Alarmingly, the summer holiday season is one of the most common times for quad bike deaths in Australia.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
10 Dec 2018

Safe summer 2018

We want you to have a safe, happy and healthy summer. Many summer products can be unsafe if they are left unattended or aren’t used properly. To have a safe summer, follow our top tips.
Baby and toddler products
Baby bathing aids
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
22 Mar 2018

ACCC moves to improve quad bike safety

The ACCC has proposed major changes to improve the safety of quad bikes, including the introduction of a safety rating system, crush protection devices and mandatory minimum performance standards.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
15 Mar 2018

ACCC targets quad bike, button battery and furniture safety

Chairman Rod Sims today announced the ACCC’s product safety priorities for 2018 at the National Consumer Congress in Sydney, and reaffirmed support for a general safety provision to be introduced in Australia law to reduce the risk of unsafe goods entering the market.
Baby and toddler products
Baby walkers and exercise jumpers
Chemicals and poisons
Hazardous materials
Electronics and technology
Button batteries
Home and garden
Indoor furniture and furnishings
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
13 Nov 2017

Have your say about improving quad bike safety

Quad bikes riders and industry can make a submission to the ACCC’s quad bike safety investigation, with proposed reforms outlined in an Issues Paper released today.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
24 Oct 2017

New quad bike safety taskforce

The ACCC has formed a taskforce to consider options for improving quad bike vehicle safety under the Australian Consumer Law (ACL).
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
22 Jun 2017

Safety Warning Notice on Polaris Youth Quad Bikes

The Minister for Small Business, the Honourable Michael McCormack, has published a Safety Warning Notice on certain models of Polaris youth quad bikes supplied into Australia between 2000 and 2017.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
20 Jun 2017

Polaris quad bikes to be recalled due to asbestos risk

Australian quad bike supplier Polaris has notified the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission of a recall of 12 models in its ‘youth’ range of quad bikes due to the presence of asbestos in component parts.
Chemicals and poisons
Asbestos (cancer causing substance)
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
18 Dec 2015

Quad bikes: Prepare safe, wear safe, ride safe

Many Australians have died or have been seriously injured from quad bikes (four-wheeled motorbikes) – including children. Watch the video and follow the safety steps to prepare, wear and ride safely when using quad bikes.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
18 Dec 2015

ACCC urges safe riding after quad bike deaths rise this year

To prevent quad bike accidents this summer, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning the community to be fully prepared, wear protective gear and ride safe.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
22 Sep 2015

WA: Quad bike deaths prompt warning of dangers

Three quad bike deaths in Western Australia so far this year have prompted a joint warning from Consumer Protection and WorkSafe about the dangers of these off-road vehicles.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
05 Dec 2014

ACCC warns parents about quad bike dangers for kids

In the lead up to summer holidays, the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is warning about the dangers of children riding quad bikes meant for adults.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
16 Apr 2014

NSW: Quad bike national safety campaign

New South Wales Fair Trading Minister Stuart Ayres has welcomed the launch of a national safety campaign to raise awareness on the dangers of quad bikes.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
15 Apr 2014

ACCC warns of quad bike risks in lead up to Easter

The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging safe quad bike use ahead of the Easter long weekend. Sadly, there have been five quad bike related deaths this year, with 60 deaths reported between 2011 and 2013.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)
News
11 Feb 2014

Survey: Quad bike safety video ideas

The ACCC is inviting Australians aged 18 and over who have recreational quad biking experience to participate in a 10-minute survey. The responses will help develop a consumer video on quad bike safety.
Vehicles (unregistered or off-road)
Quadbikes and all-terrain vehicles (ATVs)