The top Google searches of 2025 + Australia’s e-bike problem

A Federal MP is calling for a nationwide crackdown on dangerous e-bikes, claiming the government has been too slow to act. Hospitals are seeing hundreds of serious e-bike injuries, and experts warn the situation could become catastrophic if urgent measures aren’t introduced.

In this episode of The Briefing, Natarsha Belling is joined by Federal Member for Mackellar, Dr Sophie Scamps, to discuss her Safer E-Bikes Bill, why tougher laws are needed, and what it could mean for riders across Australia.

Headlines: Victoria Police have announced they have laid 83 new charges against alleged Melbourne childcare pedophile Joshua Dale Brown, the Victorian government will cut 1,000 public sector jobs, and Google has revealed the most searched terms in Australia this year.

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