Understanding Australia’s Driver Licence Changes

This SBS News article confirms that from 2025, Australia will implement new rules for converting overseas-issued driver and motorcycle licences. These changes will primarily impact residents from specific countries who wish to transition their foreign licences to Australian ones. Notably, the current Experienced Driver Recognition status, which allows some licence holders from certain countries to bypass additional training or tests, will be phased out by April 2025. As a result, those affected will need to complete further assessments unless they apply for conversion before the scheme ends.

The Recognised Country Scheme, which simplifies licence conversion for countries with approved standards, will remain, but countries under the Experienced Driver category are encouraged to seek recognised status to ease future transitions. Visitors to Australia holding valid foreign licences will not be affected by these changes and can continue driving under their existing licences while following local conditions.

For the full article, go to: https://www.sbs.com.au/news/article/australias-drivers-licence-rule-change-and-who-its-set-to-affect/voet56fsx