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Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 11:51

Footloose

My son works all over Oz from time to time. Sometimes in one state for a few weeks/months and sometimes in others. Due to the nature of his work, its difficult for him to do much paperwork, and he can't easily access post offices and Govt Dpts etc. (works in mine sites etc.)
He has a Qld driving license. How do others manage to keep their license etc up to date? There doesn't appear to be any common license between the states for normal motorists.
Surely many others must face this and other difficulties due to the nature of their work?
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AnswerID: 285321   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:01

fisho64 replied:

not sure what do you mean by "keep it up to date"? as I understand they dont expire unless ;
a/ you dont pay fee
b/ you do something bad?

As I understand if your main residence is in a given state, you hold a licence there. You can use it in any one state for 12 months continuous if your main residence hasnt changed, or 3 months if you have moved to that state. That was WA at least but Im not sure in other states. There was a problem a few years back of people losing their licence and getting one in another state. But that is cleared up now anyway apparently.

try the licencing authority website in the atate you are referring to?

cheers
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FollowupID: 550144   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:11

Footloose posted:

See my response below.
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AnswerID: 285322   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:04

Mikee5 (Logan QLD) replied:

Once every five years I go in and get a new one, you can go in early, they renew it from the expiry date, not the date you go in.

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FollowupID: 550143   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:09

Footloose posted:

Yep, thats great if
a) you are in the state that issued it and
b) you can get to the registry office
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AnswerID: 285325   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:22

Hairy (NT) replied:

Gday,
Cant you just do it by post?

Cheers

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FollowupID: 550155   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:26

Footloose posted:

I'm not sure. I'll check, but I know you can do it on the Net...sadly he missed the cut off date and will have to do the whole shebang except for the testing I think.
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FollowupID: 550158   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:44

Member - Andrew (QLD) posted:

Can you do it on the net Footlose?

How would they get a photo of you, plus check your eyesight and hearing, and any special conditions eg glasses?

I wouldnt think you could do it anyway apart from in person.

Andrew

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FollowupID: 550173   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 13:25

darrell.QLD posted:

yes, you can pay for it on the net ,credit card only,,
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AnswerID: 285326   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:23

Member - lyndon K (SA) replied:

I'M JUST LOOKING AT MY LICENCE NOW,I GUESS OURS ARE 10 YEARS IN SA,ATLEAST I HOPE SO,IF NOT I'VE AGED THAT MUCH IN 5 YEARS THAT I'M IN TROUBLE :)

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FollowupID: 550153   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 12:25

Footloose posted:

hahahahah....mine must be a 30 year one ! LOL
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AnswerID: 285442   Submitted: Sunday, Feb 03, 2008 at 20:34

nowimnumberone replied:

i thought i already replied with out being overboard wtf
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AnswerID: 285696   Submitted: Monday, Feb 04, 2008 at 22:54

ChallengeLee replied:

Footloose, l am due to renew my license at the end of the month and in the notice sent out recently, you are now able to renew online and they send out a sticker to adhere to the back of your license.

Lee
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AnswerID: 285697   Submitted: Monday, Feb 04, 2008 at 22:55

ChallengeLee replied:

Oops.. l live in Qld, that might make it more relevant
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