From the information below, you will need to take the required tests in Australia, to drive your choice of vehicles from the options listed. Your current Goods vehicle licence does not appear to be transferable to a similar class.
Heavy Goods vehicles
There are Five classes of HGV: Light, Medium, Heavy-Rigid, Heavy-Combination and Multi-Combination. (LR, MR, HR, HC and MC)
For drivers from the UK, the following applies:
LR needs just a practical test, but no theory MR needs Theory test and practical test HR needs Theory test and practical test HC needs Theory test and practical test MC needs Theory test and practical test
What you can drive under each licence:
LR (light rigid) A motor vehicle that: (a) has a GVM not exceeding 4.5 t and that is equipped to seat more than 12 adults including the driver; or (b) has a GVM exceeding 4.5 t but not exceeding 8 t. Must hold a C (car) class. Must have held a C Class for at least one year.
MR (medium rigid) A motor vehicle that has 2 axles and a GVM exceeding 8 t. Must hold a C or LR class. Must have held a C Class for at least one year.
HR (heavy rigid) A motor vehicle that has 3 or more axles and a GVM exceeding 8 t. Must have held a C class for at least one year or an LR or MR class. Must have held a C class for at least two years or an LR or MR class for at least one year.
HC (heavy combination) A motor vehicle that is attached to: (a) a semi-trailer; or (b) a trailer that has a GVM exceeding 9 t. Must hold an MR or HR class. Must have held a C class for at least three years and an MR or HR class for at least one year.