Author: Zhen Guan
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北領地(NT)自2025年4月30日起終止「資深駕駛人認可」制度!

自 2025 年 4 月 30 日起,北領地(Northern Territory, NT) 正式取消 Experienced Driver Recognition(資深駕駛人認可)。同時,澳洲首都領地(ACT)、維多利亞州(VIC)、南澳(SA) 也已全面停止。接下來,西澳(WA)、昆士蘭(QLD)、新南威爾士(NSW)、塔斯馬尼亞(TAS) 也將陸續跟進。 👉 這表示持台灣駕照的人,若要在澳洲駕駛或轉換駕照,必須完全依照新規定辦理。 🚗 在北領地(NT)持海外駕照開車 如果您打算在 北領地(NT) 開車,政府對翻譯文件的要求如下: ✅ 必須是 NAATI 認證翻譯✅ 可由 北領地口譯筆譯服務中心(ITSNT) 出具✅ 或 北領地授權翻譯人員 提供 ⚠️ 官方並未明確規定是否必須提交翻譯原件。👉 建議台灣駕駛人申請時 攜帶翻譯原件與駕照正本,以免在櫃檯被要求補件。 🛂 將台灣駕照轉換為北領地駕照 若您計劃在北領地長期生活並需要將海外駕照轉換為 NT 駕照,政府接受以下翻譯來源: ✅ 澳洲內政部(Department of Home Affairs) 認可的翻譯文件✅ 北領地口譯筆譯服務中心(ITSNT) 認證翻譯 只要符合上述條件,就能順利換領北領地駕照,合法駕駛。…
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維多利亞州(VIC)自2025年4月30日起終止「資深駕駛人認可」制度!

繼南澳之後,維多利亞州(VIC) 也在 2025 年 4 月 30 日正式取消 Experienced Driver Recognition(資深駕駛人認可)。接下來,西澳(WA)、昆士蘭(QLD)、新南威爾士(NSW)、塔斯馬尼亞(TAS) 也將陸續跟進。目前 澳洲首都領地(ACT)、北領地(NT)、南澳(SA) 的認可資格也已經全面終止。 👉 這代表在澳洲要開車或轉換駕照的海外駕駛人,必須完全遵守新規定。 🚗 持海外駕照在維多利亞州(VIC)開車 在 維多利亞州(VicRoads),如果您想用海外駕照開車,規定如下: 相較於南澳(SA)需要原始翻譯文件,維州的規定相對寬鬆,但仍建議準備「翻譯原件」,以避免臨櫃申請時遇到問題。 🛂 將海外駕照轉換為維多利亞州駕照 計劃長期居住在 墨爾本或維州其他城市 的台灣人,如果要把海外駕照轉換成 維多利亞州駕照,規定同樣是: ✅ NAATI 認證翻譯必須隨同文件一併遞交。❓ 但 VicRoads 並未明確規定是否一定要翻譯原件。 👉 建議:直接準備 翻譯原件 + 正本駕照,確保申請流程順暢無誤。 #️⃣ Hashtags#澳洲生活 #墨爾本生活 #維多利亞州 #澳洲駕照 #海外駕照 #移民澳洲 #留學澳洲 #旅遊澳洲 #澳洲交通規定 #NAATI翻譯 #台灣人澳洲
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南澳洲(SA)自2025年5月1日起終止「資深駕駛人認可」制度!

澳洲多個州已陸續跟進,像是 西澳(WA)、昆士蘭(QLD)、新南威爾士(NSW)、塔斯馬尼亞(TAS) 都即將終止。至於 澳洲首都領地(ACT)、北領地(NT)、維多利亞(VIC) 的資深駕駛認可資格,也已經停止。👉 這代表未來要在澳洲開車或換駕照的海外駕駛人,必須依照新的規定辦理。 🚗 在澳洲持海外駕照開車 在 南澳洲(South Australia, SA),若您打算以海外駕照開車,政府對翻譯文件有嚴格規定: 這一點對台灣旅客或新移民非常重要,如果您僅持有駕照影本翻譯,將無法合法在南澳洲開車。 🛂 將海外駕照轉換為澳洲駕照 若您計劃長期居住在南澳洲並需要轉換駕照,以下三種翻譯方式可以被接受: ✅ 由 NAATI 認證譯者翻譯並簽名✅ 由駐澳洲領事館翻譯並出具官方信頭文件(請先確認該領事館是否提供翻譯服務)✅ 由南澳政府的口筆譯中心(Multicultural SA)或其他州同等單位背書 只要符合以上條件,您就能順利申請澳洲駕照,合法上路。 #️⃣ Hashtags#澳洲生活 #南澳洲 #澳洲駕照 #海外駕照 #移民澳洲 #留學澳洲 #旅遊澳洲 #澳洲考駕照 #澳洲交通規定 #NAATI翻譯 #台灣人澳洲
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Big Changes for TAS Licences: Austroads’ 2025–2026 Experienced Driver Recognition Overhaul

From 1 November 2025, the experienced driver recognition category will cease. Licence holders from these countries will be required to pass a knowledge test on the Tasmanian Road Rules, a Hazard Perception Test, and a practical driving assessment to get a Tasmanian licence, regardless of their age. Driving with an…
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Big Changes for WA Licences: Austroads’ 2025–2026 Experienced Driver Recognition Overhaul

Western Australia (WA) will cease the Experienced Driver Recognition program on 31 October 2025, while QLD, NSW, and TAS will follow suit. As of today, the Experienced Driver Recognition Status in NT, VIC, ACT and SA has also ceased. Driving with an Overseas Licence The Department of Transport accepts NAATI-certified…
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Big Changes for ACT Licences: Austroads’ 2025–2026 Experienced Driver Recognition Overhaul

ACT (Australian Capital Territory) has ceased the Experienced Driver Recognition on 30 April 2025, while WA, QLD, NSW and TAS will follow suit. As of today, the Experienced Driver Recognition Status in NT, VIC, and SA has also ceased. Driving with an Overseas Licence Access Canberra accepts NAATI-certified translations from…
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Big Changes for NT Licences: Austroads’ 2025–2026 Experienced Driver Recognition Overhaul

NT (Northern Territory) has ceased the Experienced Driver Recognition on 30 April 2025, while WA, QLD, NSW and TAS will follow suit. As of today, the Experienced Driver Recognition Status in ACT, VIC, and SA has also ceased. Driving on your overseas driver’s license The Northern Territory Government – Driving…
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Big Changes for VIC Licences: Austroads’ 2025–2026 Experienced Driver Recognition Overhaul

Victoria (VIC) has ceased the Experienced Driver Recognition on 30 April 2025, while WA, QLD, NSW and TAS will follow suit. As of today, the Experienced Driver Recognition Status in ACT, NT, and SA has also ceased. Driving on your overseas driver’s license VicRoads accepts NAATI-certified translations by NAATI-certified translators…
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Big Changes for SA Licences: Austroads’ 2025–2026 Experienced Driver Recognition Overhaul

South Australia (SA) has ceased the Experienced Driver Recognition on 1 May 2025, while WA, QLD, NSW and TAS will follow suit. As of today, the Experienced Driver Recognition Status in ACT, NT, and VIC has also ceased. Driving with an Overseas Licence The Government of South Australia – Transport…
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Writ of Mandamus – What It Means in Federal Court Migration Matters

When applying to the Federal Court for judicial review of a migration decision, one common mistake applicants make is not ticking the right box on the application form. Some applicants only tick: ✔️ “An order that the decision of the Tribunal, Immigration Assessment Authority or Minister be quashed.” But they…
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Driving Licence Recognition in Australia: What’s Changing for Taiwan, Hong Kong & South Africa Drivers in 2025 – 2026
Australia’s Recognised Country Scheme has long made it easier for overseas drivers from certain countries—like the UK, Italy, France, Spain, Germany and Greece—to convert their licences without additional testing. These nations are considered to have driver training and testing systems on par with Australia’s. But what about countries such as…
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Stepping Into the Federal Courtroom Migration Matters as an Interpreter: What You Need to Know

Interpreting in a Federal Court setting is unlike community assignments, medical consultations, or even business meetings. In court—whether online or in person—interpreters must adapt their language, tone, and conduct to meet the high expectations of judges, registrars, associates, and legal representatives. Having worked across numerous Federal Circuit and Family Court…
