Australia driving licence
#31
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Got me thinking now.... this question has been asked loads of times before and noone has questioned the temp. spouse visa thing before. I've checked on the QLD & NSW webpages and both say just for PR. I'm not considered to have PR by the govt for anything else (benefits/education/employment) so I don't see why this would be the exception!! Hmmmmmmmmmmmmm, I'm about a month over if thats the case! Will email QLD Transport in the morning and report back
We wait for your response!
Stace
#32
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by SydneyStace
Oooops!! You could start a thread on knowledge test questions for all those taking the test! hee hee In the meantime, I'd take the back roads for a while if I were you!
We wait for your response!
Stace
We wait for your response!
Stace
Haven't heard back from them, but I did double-check the info on their website was still the same as it was 4 months ago. It would appear (for QLD anyway) you need both residency AND PR. The Aussie govt doesn't consider me to have PR yet, so I don't think QLD Transport will do either.. but who knows!!
http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/qt/L...question1#over
How long do I have to change over? (overseas licence)
You must change the licence to a Queensland driver licence when all of the following apply:
- You obtain resident/immigrant status in Australia.
- You take up permanent residence in Queensland.
Once these apply, you need to change the licence over within three months
Its a bit ambiguous to say the least! :scared:
[edit] I decided to call them.... unsuprisingly the guy was confused too, so now I'm on hold
Last edited by mlbonner; Dec 21st 2004 at 11:54 pm.
#33
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
[edit] I decided to call them.... unsuprisingly the guy was confused too, so now I'm on hold
Okay....the guy came back to me with all the info, 90 days to get your licence etc... Then I asked him if that was for me (explained my temp. visa situation to him) and he said that I wouldn't need to get a QLD visa until my PR was granted.
Will see what reply I get from email and decide then! If they agree, I'll have it in writing, if they don't, I guess I'll be taking my test
#34
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Okay....the guy came back to me with all the info, 90 days to get your licence etc... Then I asked him if that was for me (explained my temp. visa situation to him) and he said that I wouldn't need to get a QLD visa until my PR was granted.
Will see what reply I get from email and decide then! If they agree, I'll have it in writing, if they don't, I guess I'll be taking my test
Will see what reply I get from email and decide then! If they agree, I'll have it in writing, if they don't, I guess I'll be taking my test
Anyway, watch this space viewers for the next update on this unsolved mystery
Stace
#35
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by SydneyStace
I've just looked at the website you provided and although you're not PR, you still reside in QLD with the intention of staying permenantly. I think they say 3 months so that tourists can drive on their licenses. The way I understood it is that you're a resident here, and living "Aussie" so you need Aussie license.
Anyway, watch this space viewers for the next update on this unsolved mystery
Stace
Anyway, watch this space viewers for the next update on this unsolved mystery
Stace
I wonder what someone on a 457visa would do?? I drove on my UK licence for 12 months last year on a WHV! Seems to be a bit of a grey area.
I hear and understand what you're saying, but if you go off their website (and Allan, the nice man I just spoke to!) until I get my PR visa actually in my hand, they don't consider I need the QLD licence..... I don't like all this uncertainty!
I've decided to march my lil butt down to the city office at lunchtime, so we'll see what they say. Silly thing is, I always intended on doing my licence before I got PR, just been putting it off.... wonder if I could go and fluke the test this afternoon
Last edited by mlbonner; Dec 22nd 2004 at 12:48 am.
#36
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Re: Australia driving licence
No matter what any worker at the Transport Department says, it comes down to what the Policeman that stops you says
Pop down to the local Police Station and ask them
Pop down to the local Police Station and ask them
#37
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
No matter what any worker at the Transport Department says, it comes down to what the Policeman that stops you says
Pop down to the local Police Station and ask them
Pop down to the local Police Station and ask them
I would do, if I knew where it was! Isn't that terrible, I really have no idea!
#38
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Haven't heard back from them, but I did double-check the info on their website was still the same as it was 4 months ago. It would appear (for QLD anyway) you need both residency AND PR. The Aussie govt doesn't consider me to have PR yet, so I don't think QLD Transport will do either.. but who knows!!
How long do I have to change over? (overseas licence)
You must change the licence to a Queensland driver licence when all of the following apply:
- You obtain resident/immigrant status in Australia.
- You take up permanent residence in Queensland.
Once these apply, you need to change the licence over within three months
How long do I have to change over? (overseas licence)
You must change the licence to a Queensland driver licence when all of the following apply:
- You obtain resident/immigrant status in Australia.
- You take up permanent residence in Queensland.
Once these apply, you need to change the licence over within three months
#39
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
I wonder what someone on a 457visa would do?? I drove on my UK licence for 12 months last year on a WHV! Seems to be a bit of a grey area.
I hear and understand what you're saying, but if you go off their website (and Allan, the nice man I just spoke to!) until I get my PR visa actually in my hand, they don't consider I need the QLD licence..... I don't like all this uncertainty!
I've decided to march my lil butt down to the city office at lunchtime, so we'll see what they say. Silly thing is, I always intended on doing my licence before I got PR, just been putting it off.... wonder if I could go and fluke the test this afternoon
I hear and understand what you're saying, but if you go off their website (and Allan, the nice man I just spoke to!) until I get my PR visa actually in my hand, they don't consider I need the QLD licence..... I don't like all this uncertainty!
I've decided to march my lil butt down to the city office at lunchtime, so we'll see what they say. Silly thing is, I always intended on doing my licence before I got PR, just been putting it off.... wonder if I could go and fluke the test this afternoon
I avoid the place like the plague. I ended up having to go 5 times before being able to sit my test as each person I saw told me a different story, then I didn't have the right ID...blah, blah, blah.
Good Luck & I REALLY mean it!!
#40
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
I wonder what someone on a 457visa would do?? I drove on my UK licence for 12 months last year on a WHV! Seems to be a bit of a grey area.
I hear and understand what you're saying, but if you go off their website (and Allan, the nice man I just spoke to!) until I get my PR visa actually in my hand, they don't consider I need the QLD licence..... I don't like all this uncertainty!
I've decided to march my lil butt down to the city office at lunchtime, so we'll see what they say. Silly thing is, I always intended on doing my licence before I got PR, just been putting it off.... wonder if I could go and fluke the test this afternoon
I hear and understand what you're saying, but if you go off their website (and Allan, the nice man I just spoke to!) until I get my PR visa actually in my hand, they don't consider I need the QLD licence..... I don't like all this uncertainty!
I've decided to march my lil butt down to the city office at lunchtime, so we'll see what they say. Silly thing is, I always intended on doing my licence before I got PR, just been putting it off.... wonder if I could go and fluke the test this afternoon
#41
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by SydneyStace
By the way, what's the 457 visa?
The 4 year business sponsored visa. Just a temp one.
#42
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Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by SydneyStace
Nnooooooo... :scared: not the RTA people!! Don't go there!!
They may be even more confused than you expect
In QLD the RTA= Residential Tenancies Authority
Oh, and for those not here yet....
In NSW RTA= Roads and Traffic Authority
www.rta.nsw.gov.au
#43
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by ABCDiamond
Especially if you live in QLD !! www.rta.qld.gov.au
They may be even more confused than you expect
In QLD the RTA= Residential Tenancies Authority
Oh, and for those not here yet....
In NSW RTA= Roads and Traffic Authority
www.rta.nsw.gov.au
They may be even more confused than you expect
In QLD the RTA= Residential Tenancies Authority
Oh, and for those not here yet....
In NSW RTA= Roads and Traffic Authority
www.rta.nsw.gov.au
Anyways, here's the report from the QLD Transport Brisbane City office!!
If you have a temp. visa (this includes the temp spouse visa) you do not require a QLD licence. You only need this within 90days of getting your PR.
I asked the lady the question about three times in different ways to check, she probably thought I was mad, but came back with the same answer each time. She said if I wanted to take it I could, but did not actually have to!
So, that's made me happy. What I thought was true has been confirmed by two people today now, including the helpline section manager! Thats not to say Stacey isn't right, NSW may be different!!
#44
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Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
Thats not to say Stacey isn't right, NSW may be different!!
If you are a visitor to Western Australia you may drive for a period of twelve months if you hold a valid driver's licence issued in your country of origin or a state/territory of Australia of which you are a permanent resident.
All States have the potential to have different rules.
#45
Re: Australia driving licence
Originally Posted by mlbonner
LOL
Anyways, here's the report from the QLD Transport Brisbane City office!!
If you have a temp. visa (this includes the temp spouse visa) you do not require a QLD licence. You only need this within 90days of getting your PR.
I asked the lady the question about three times in different ways to check, she probably thought I was mad, but came back with the same answer each time. She said if I wanted to take it I could, but did not actually have to!
So, that's made me happy. What I thought was true has been confirmed by two people today now, including the helpline section manager! Thats not to say Stacey isn't right, NSW may be different!!
Anyways, here's the report from the QLD Transport Brisbane City office!!
If you have a temp. visa (this includes the temp spouse visa) you do not require a QLD licence. You only need this within 90days of getting your PR.
I asked the lady the question about three times in different ways to check, she probably thought I was mad, but came back with the same answer each time. She said if I wanted to take it I could, but did not actually have to!
So, that's made me happy. What I thought was true has been confirmed by two people today now, including the helpline section manager! Thats not to say Stacey isn't right, NSW may be different!!
Soooo....who's looking at getting a NSW license :scared:
Well done mlbonner