Well here it is....
People travelling on Temporary Resident visas are not eligible for a Temporary Vehicle Import Approval. Temporary residents can only import vehicles under carnet. The carnet (equivalent to 100% of the market value of the vehicle) will be limited to 12 months and not the period of the visa!!!!
CARNET EXTENSIONS.....Prior to export for your 3 yrs (apply for this LOCALLY IN THE STATES) to avoid charges and GST on modifications to the initial Carnet.
Initial approval for a temporary import can only be
granted for a maximum of twelve months and in the
case of a carnet no later than the carnet expiry
date. Applications may be made to extend this
period but any extensions must be approved prior
to the expiry of the original approval.
http://www.customs.gov.au/webdata/re...sfactsheet.pdf
http://www.aaa.asn.au/touring/bringing.htm#carnet....damn shame that!!!
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