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Vehicle Registration “Rego” All motor vehicles and motorcycles must be registered in a state or territory. Regulations on how to obtain the Rego vary from state to state and you should check the local specifications. Some states require a mandatory technical check up when selling/purchasing or renewing the Rego. Compulsory Third-Party Insurance (CTP) insurance is compulsory in all states of Australia and it is referred to as a green slip. CTP is included with the Rego in all states, except for New South Wales where a separate insurance needs to be bought. CTP provides compensation for people injured or killed when your vehicle is involved in an accident, but it does not cover material damage so you should buy additional insurance. Helpful Hint: For further information on vehicle registration, the relevant state or territory should be contacted. + Victoria www.vicroads.vic.gov.au/registration + New South Wales www.rms.nsw.gov.au/roads/registration/index.html + Queensland www.qld.gov.au/transport/registration/register/vehicle + South Australia www.sa.gov.au/topics/driving-and-transport/registration/vehicle- registration + Tasmania www.transport.tas.gov.au/online/vehicles www.transport.wa.gov.au/licensing/license-my-vehicle-registration.asp + Northern Territory nt.gov.au/driving/rego/check,-renew-or-transfer-your- registration/renew-your-vehicle-registration + Australian Capital Territory www.accesscanberra.act.gov.au/app/answers/detail/a_id/694/~/motor-vehicle- registration-and-renewal

Car Insurance Except for the CTP, which is required by each state and territory, you are advised to consider 3 other types of general insurance:

Comprehensive

Third Party Property

Third Party Fire and Theft

Covers damage to your own vehicle and other people’s property, as well as theft and some other risks, plus legal costs

Covers damage to other people’s property and legal costs, but not damage to your own vehicle

Third Party Property with some add-on features that cover your vehicle

Insurance premiums vary, depending on the type, size, weight of car, and the region. Most main insurance companies offer coverage.

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