General
Tourists and visitors staying less than three months (varies by state and territory) are permitted to drive using their home country licence. If the licence is not written in English, then an acceptable translation of the licence must be carried at all times. Visitors staying more than three months must apply for a licence in the state in which they reside.
Licences and Photo Cards are hologrammed, and contain a photograph, signature, and the holder's address. In some states, they also show organ donor status.
In Australia, where there is no national identity card in operation, driver's licences serve as the primary means of photo identification. 'Proof of age' cards are available for non-drivers. In New South Wales, these were replaced by the 'NSW Photo Card' in December 2005. Tasmania calls their equivalent card a 'personal information card'. These may be used for entry to venues which have age restrictions, such as alcohol selling premises.
- The Road and Traffic Authority of New South Wales
- Driver Knowledge Test (DKT) Online Practice for Learner Drivers
- A ‘Demonstration’ Driver Knowledge Test for Learner Drivers
- Road Users Handbook (PDF)
- ACT Learner and Provisional Driver Licensing Requirements
Read more about this topic: Driving Licence In Australia
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