Advice for a Couple of Poms coming to Oz

[simonandsarah]

With our visit to Oz approaching rapidly we are trying to get our heads around vehicle regulation for Oz roads. Our T4 will be temporaily imported under carnet and we have contacted all the relevant state/territory authorities but could any one briefly summarise pink (are they safety inspections), green ( something to do with insurance ?) and blue slips?
Any advice or links greatly appreciated.
SAS
Travellers Tales

[Rocket36]

Different for every state mate. Which state are you going to move to?

[peedman]

By the sounds of things ur coming to NSW?

Pink slip is safety inspection needed every year. They check tyres, indicators, steering etc etc to make sure ur car is roadworthy. Same principles as your MOT but no emissions tests.

Green slip is compulsory third party insurance required for every road registered car. Basically protects injury to other ppl (but not to other cars or property).

Blue slips is basically a more detailed safety inspection. Its required for cars coming from interstate, imports, or if your rego has lapsed more than 3 months.

[velly_16v_cab]

sounds like NSW, shame your stuff has already left, would have been nice to sneak a few parts in for us

[Cousin]

Hi Simon, move to Victoria, it's easier!!
(people are much nicer too!)

Michael

[cme2c]

This link from the Australian Automobile association covers it. Bringing Your Car to Australia - Australian Automobile Association.

Have a nice trip

John

[Jace]

NSW really has compulsory 3rd party insurance and yearly inspections? Wow, didn't know that.
Yeah, Victoria is a lot easier OP./

[Speed]

NSW really has compulsory 3rd party insurance and yearly inspections? Wow, didn't know that.
Yeah, Victoria is a lot easier OP./

Yeah and those damn green slips (Compulsory CTP) cost about 400 bucks a year now, making the rego process about $750 to $800!!!

[drewr]

I think the CTP will cover the frequent drop bear attacks we Australians experience, too?

[Jace]

[Cossor]

DropBears are only a problem where native habitation is being destroyed (As a result, very resentful and turn vicious.) Safe in urban areas.
Real problem to look out for are wombats and kangaroos at night. Not talking about outback but can be close large towns etc. Do a lot of damage.
But biggest danger from hidden speed cameras.
Be sure to have comprehensive insurance.