Sydney or Brisbane
Discussion
I am told even though we have decided to settle up near Brisbane that we will have to go to Sydney to collect our dog.
Apparently no quarantine facilities in Brisbane.
With that in mind I was wondering is there any advantages / disadvantages of bringing my cars into Sydney as I will be down there anyway.
I presume they will get NSW plates if landed in Sydney & Queensland plates if Brisbane.
If there was a saving by doing one or the other or future benefit, that could help me make my choice.
Thanks..
Apparently no quarantine facilities in Brisbane.
With that in mind I was wondering is there any advantages / disadvantages of bringing my cars into Sydney as I will be down there anyway.
I presume they will get NSW plates if landed in Sydney & Queensland plates if Brisbane.
If there was a saving by doing one or the other or future benefit, that could help me make my choice.
Thanks..
IIRC the taxes are more in NSW and you may not want to go through the pain of getting registration twice. Then there is the 1000km trip to Bris.
Are you intending to stay in Sydney whilst the dog goes through quarantine ? There is no visiting for the first 2 weeks and then I think it is only Tuesday and Thursday between certain times although this may have changed.
Are you intending to stay in Sydney whilst the dog goes through quarantine ? There is no visiting for the first 2 weeks and then I think it is only Tuesday and Thursday between certain times although this may have changed.
Each state has it's own registration system. If you take a car registered in one state to another state, you are given a limited time to change to that states registration. Once that period of grace expires the car is no longer registered, & may not be driven on the road.
The same applies to a drivers licence. You obtain a licence for the state in which you live. If moving to a different state permanently, you have to get a new licence in that state within a set time limit.
These are eligible for use all over Oz in the short term, a new state licence & registration is only required if you move permanently.
A vehicle has to undergo an examination, similar to a MOT in a new state to be registered in that state. Your cars will have to be "complained" made to comply with Oz design rules for the build date. This can get expensive for cars which don't comply, or are modified.
Bring them into Brisbane, or you'll have to do it twice.
The same applies to a drivers licence. You obtain a licence for the state in which you live. If moving to a different state permanently, you have to get a new licence in that state within a set time limit.
These are eligible for use all over Oz in the short term, a new state licence & registration is only required if you move permanently.
A vehicle has to undergo an examination, similar to a MOT in a new state to be registered in that state. Your cars will have to be "complained" made to comply with Oz design rules for the build date. This can get expensive for cars which don't comply, or are modified.
Bring them into Brisbane, or you'll have to do it twice.
Bob the Planner said:
IIRC the taxes are more in NSW and you may not want to go through the pain of getting registration twice. Then there is the 1000km trip to Bris.
Are you intending to stay in Sydney whilst the dog goes through quarantine ? There is no visiting for the first 2 weeks and then I think it is only Tuesday and Thursday between certain times although this may have changed.
Thanks Bob.Are you intending to stay in Sydney whilst the dog goes through quarantine ? There is no visiting for the first 2 weeks and then I think it is only Tuesday and Thursday between certain times although this may have changed.
I will send them to Brisbane in that case.
I believe the dog has to be in quarantine in Oz for 30 days before release.
We intend to do a bit of travelling on the way first so by the time we land the dog should be ok for release.
Hasbeen said:
Each state has it's own registration system. If you take a car registered in one state to another state, you are given a limited time to change to that states registration. Once that period of grace expires the car is no longer registered, & may not be driven on the road.
The same applies to a drivers licence. You obtain a licence for the state in which you live. If moving to a different state permanently, you have to get a new licence in that state within a set time limit.
These are eligible for use all over Oz in the short term, a new state licence & registration is only required if you move permanently.
A vehicle has to undergo an examination, similar to a MOT in a new state to be registered in that state. Your cars will have to be "complained" made to comply with Oz design rules for the build date. This can get expensive for cars which don't comply, or are modified.
Bring them into Brisbane, or you'll have to do it twice.
Will do!The same applies to a drivers licence. You obtain a licence for the state in which you live. If moving to a different state permanently, you have to get a new licence in that state within a set time limit.
These are eligible for use all over Oz in the short term, a new state licence & registration is only required if you move permanently.
A vehicle has to undergo an examination, similar to a MOT in a new state to be registered in that state. Your cars will have to be "complained" made to comply with Oz design rules for the build date. This can get expensive for cars which don't comply, or are modified.
Bring them into Brisbane, or you'll have to do it twice.
Not sure what mods I will require so I have contacted the dealers in Oz so hopefully will get a reply soon.
There's another reason to be selective (if in a position to be) about the State in which to register your import. Some States(eg NSW) charge stamp duty on first registration there, regardless of the fact that you already own the car (i.e. previously registered in your name in the UK). Other states (eg WA, Vic) do not. The stamp duty can amount to a couple of thousand dollars - a lot more on higher value cars and is sheer burglary.
ukdennis said:
There's another reason to be selective (if in a position to be) about the State in which to register your import. Some States(eg NSW) charge stamp duty on first registration there, regardless of the fact that you already own the car (i.e. previously registered in your name in the UK). Other states (eg WA, Vic) do not. The stamp duty can amount to a couple of thousand dollars - a lot more on higher value cars and is sheer burglary.
Interesting.I have been advised I will pay approx $13,000 LCT ( Luxry Car Tax in Queensland. )
Are you suggesting if i first register in Vic I might drastically reduce this?
I am considering using a firm called Ironlady imports so will run it by them also.
Thanks
Hi Mr Mc.
No, LCT is a federal tax which doesn't differ between states. The thing that does differ between States is the stamp duty, which is something that generally applies to transfer of ownership of an asset - whether that be a house, car or any other major item of value. Trouble is, in NSW at least, they apply a different set of rules on first registration (similar to UK road fund licence) of a car which ignores the fact that you are already the owner of the car when you personally import it into Australia. You should look carefully at the rules of the licencing authority of the state where you want to register it.
No, LCT is a federal tax which doesn't differ between states. The thing that does differ between States is the stamp duty, which is something that generally applies to transfer of ownership of an asset - whether that be a house, car or any other major item of value. Trouble is, in NSW at least, they apply a different set of rules on first registration (similar to UK road fund licence) of a car which ignores the fact that you are already the owner of the car when you personally import it into Australia. You should look carefully at the rules of the licencing authority of the state where you want to register it.
ukdennis said:
Hi Mr Mc.
No, LCT is a federal tax which doesn't differ between states. The thing that does differ between States is the stamp duty, which is something that generally applies to transfer of ownership of an asset - whether that be a house, car or any other major item of value. Trouble is, in NSW at least, they apply a different set of rules on first registration (similar to UK road fund licence) of a car which ignores the fact that you are already the owner of the car when you personally import it into Australia. You should look carefully at the rules of the licencing authority of the state where you want to register it.
OK if LCT is the same then I will ship em to Brisbane, as that is where home will be initially.No, LCT is a federal tax which doesn't differ between states. The thing that does differ between States is the stamp duty, which is something that generally applies to transfer of ownership of an asset - whether that be a house, car or any other major item of value. Trouble is, in NSW at least, they apply a different set of rules on first registration (similar to UK road fund licence) of a car which ignores the fact that you are already the owner of the car when you personally import it into Australia. You should look carefully at the rules of the licencing authority of the state where you want to register it.
Thanks to all.
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