Settlement Guide: Aust Driver's Licence

For new arrivals to Australia who want to have a valid drivers licence, they have to follow certain processes and procedures.

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What do people who come to Australia on a tourist visa have to do be able to drive legally in this country? What are the rules for people with permanent residence status? Do the rules vary across different Australian states? This report clarifies the rules and requirements for getting a drivers licence in Australia.