Safe Work Australia Opens Consultation on Quad Bike Safety Options
Safe Work Australia is seeking public feedback on regulatory and non-regulatory options to improve workplace quad bike safety following 245 fatalities.
The following is an abridgement of an article originally published by Safe Work Australia News.
Public Consultation
Safe Work Australia has opened public consultation to seek feedback on regulatory and non-regulatory options for managing quad bike risks in the workplace.
According to the agency, 245 people have died in quad bike-related incidents in Australia since 2011, with the majority resulting from collisions or rollovers. Ten fatalities have been recorded in 2026 as of 9 April.
Proposed Options
The consultation paper outlines several regulatory options, including requiring operator protective devices to be fitted on all workplace quad bikes, mandating helmet use, restricting passengers on operator-only models, and limiting workplace use to individuals aged 16 and over.
Non-regulatory options under consideration include improving data collection processes and conducting targeted safety communication activities.
Submission Details
Safe Work Australia is seeking feedback on the practical impacts, benefits, costs, and potential unintended consequences of these options. Submissions can be made via the Safe Work Australia Consultation Hub until 11:59 pm AEST on 1 June 2026.
