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Permanent Resident

A Permanent Resident is normally allowed to drive for 3 months before needing an Australian Licence, after that period they would be classed as driving without a valid licence.

All drivers are required to carry their licence at all times while driving and produce it to Police on request.
 

Visitors

A person on a Visitors Visa is allowed to drive a private vehicle on a valid CURRENT driving licence from their own country, for as long as they have a valid visitors visa.

Visiting motorists are required to carry their licence (and English translation if applicable) at all times while driving and produce it to Police on request. Production of their temporary visas may also be required as evidence of their temporary residential status.

International Driving Permits

If your overseas licence is not in English, it is advisable to carry an International Driving Permit or an approved English translation of your licence (if you have either of these) with you when you drive.

Driving Licence Fees

• ACT - Jul 2008
  Licence fee - 1 year = $ 40.30 (Normally a 5 year licence is issued)
  Licence fee - 5 year = $ 141.90
• NSW - July 2008
  $46 for 1 year,
  $108 for 3 years,
  $145 for 5 years.
Source: http://www.rta.nsw.gov.au/.../ licensingfees.html
• QLD - July 2008
  $27.65 for 1 year,
  $49.35 for 3 years,
  $71.05 for 5 years.
Source: http://www.transport.qld.gov.au/.../Car/Licence_fees
• SA - July 2008
  Licence fee - 1 year = $ 41.00
  Licence fee - 5 year = $ 145.00
  Licence fee - 10 year = $ 275.00
http://www.transport.sa.gov.au/fees/drive_lic_permit.asp
• Western Australia - Jul 2008
  Licence fee - 1 year = $ 36.60
  Licence fee - 5 year = $ 116.00