Ray Hunnam wrote:

> So long as they dont bite the customs officer should not be any problem
>
> Ray.
>
> Pierce, John D wrote:
>
> > What are the restrictions on bringing dogs and cats into the country?
> >
> > Thanks,
> > John P.
> > Plano, TX
> > 1985 Westy
> >
> > > -----Original Message-----
> > > From: Ray Hunnam [SMTP:hunnam@PNC.COM.AU]
> > > Sent: Monday, August 31, 1998 2:54 PM
> > > To:   Vanagon@VANAGON.COM
> > > Subject:      I want to bring my Vanagon along
> > >
> > > Good day Tim.
> > >
> > > Sorry to take so long.  I got your message on a  Friday
> > > and the various Government Departments had closed for
> > > the weekend.  Well its Monday morning hers and here is
> > > the information so far.
> > >
> > > 1.    To import a vehicle into Australia for whatever
> > > reason you require an Import Permit from the Federal
> > > Office of Road Transport/Safety.  They are located in
> > > our Capital City, Canberra and are sending me a
> > > brochure on the requirements.  I ran by them the
> > > scenario of a visitor coming for a few months wishing
> > > to bring his vehicle.  On face value no problem.
> > > However, we are dealing with Govt. remember.  Ok once
> > > you have the permit to import then you arrange to bring
> > > it into Australia.
> > >
> > > Then you go along to the Local State authorities who
> > > can issue a visitors registration permit for overseas
> > > registered vehicles to drive within Australia.  These
> > > permits are only valid for the life of the vehicles
> > > original registration in its home state/country.  The
> > > local State motor vehicle authorities they will issue a
> > > permit only to cover the un-expired registration period
> > > of the vehicle.  There are no extensions of these
> > > permits.
> > >
> > > After that the vehicle must be converted to right hand
> > > drive and it must be certified by a qualified local
> > > engineer.
> > >
> > > Conversations are not difficult but take time due to
> > > availability of parts etc.
> > >
> > > This information covered covers the State of New South
> > > Wales but most of the other states have almost
> > > identical requirements.
> > >
> > > Hope this helps.  Any further information required let
> > > me know.
> > >
> > >
> > > Ray.