Question On Notice No. 1480 asked in the Legislative Council on 14 August 2018 by Hon Alison Xamon
Question Directed to the: Minister for Agriculture and Food representing the Minister for Commerce and Industrial Relations
Parliament: 40 Session: 1
Question
I refer to existing legislation that allows for the sale of second hand crash helmets, and I ask:
(a) given that there is no method of visually assessing if a second hand crash helmet is safe is the Government considering introducing legislation to ban their sale;
(b) if yes to (a), when; and
(c) if no to (a), why not?
Answered on 11 September 2018
(a) No
(b) Not applicable
(c) The responsibility for making voluntary and mandatory product safety standards and permanent product bans sits with the Commonwealth. The requirements of the Australian Consumer Law applies to the sale of all second hand products by businesses meaning that the goods must be of acceptable quality; free from defects; match the description given; and be fit for purpose.