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Old Aug 6th 2008, 5:25 pm
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Could anyone tell me if when we arrive in Oz and want to change over licence over for an Australian one, do we need to show the paper part of it as well as the photo part? reason I ask is I have lost the paper bit, and will apply for another one if I deffo need it

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I only have my old paper one and have been told that some transport offices accept it and others dont
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Old Aug 6th 2008, 10:14 pm
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Originally Posted by J_IMHOFF
Hi

Could anyone tell me if when we arrive in Oz and want to change over licence over for an Australian one, do we need to show the paper part of it as well as the photo part? reason I ask is I have lost the paper bit, and will apply for another one if I deffo need it

Thanks

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I changed mine in Qld & only needed the photo part.
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hi
changed mine in adelaide and did nt need mine either
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Default Re: Transferring Driving Licence Over to an Australian One

Originally Posted by J_IMHOFF
Hi

Could anyone tell me if when we arrive in Oz and want to change over licence over for an Australian one, do we need to show the paper part of it as well as the photo part? reason I ask is I have lost the paper bit, and will apply for another one if I deffo need it

Thanks

Julie
All depends on State and Visa type. I am in NSW and on a 457 Visa, they will not give me a license as only a temporary resident (albeit 3 years!) so can carry on using my UK one ad infinitem. Which also means they can't give me demerit points!!
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