Information for AMR deemed registrations Purpose
This info sheet outlines the requirements for interstate motor vehicle traders wanting to work in Tasmania using Automatic Mutual Recognition (AMR).
For more information on AMR, visit www.consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au/AMR.
Am I eligible for AMR?
To be eligible to work as a motor vehicle trader in Tasmania using AMR, you need:
- A current motor vehicle trader licence as an individual person from your home state/territory; and
- Comply with Tasmania’s public protection requirements. consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au/consumer-protection-requirements
If you are eligible and want to start working in Tasmania, you must notify the Tasmanian Government of your intention to work via our online portal, Occupational Licensing - Application Start (justice.tas.gov.au).
A number of circumstances may prevent you from using AMR, including:
- If you’ve been suspended from holding your licence or have had conditions imposed on your licence as a result of disciplinary action in your home state or another state/territory;
- You have been subject to disciplinary, criminal or civil action against you within Australia with respect to your licence;
- You have been refused a licence in another state/territory; or
- You have permanently relocated to Tasmania from another state/territory.
What activities can I perform in Tasmania using AMR?
AMR allows you to perform the same work you are licensed to perform in your home jurisdiction within any other participating jurisdiction.
After notifying the Tasmanian Government of your intention to work in Tasmania and comply with our public protection requirements (including insurance requirements), you can then carry out that same work that you are licensed to perform in your home state within Tasmania.
How do I start using AMR in Tasmania?
To start working in Tasmania using AMR, you must complete the notification and provide the required information.
To complete your notification online, see Occupational Licensing - Application Start (justice.tas.gov.au).
As part of completing your notification, you will need to provide a summary of your licence scope of work, proof of your current licence, proof of identity, and evidence of your professional indemnity insurance.
Tasmania may contact other regulators concerning your deemed registration.
You can commence work in Tasmania as soon as you have completed your notification and comply with Tasmania’s public protection requirements consumeraffairs.tas.gov.au/consumer-protection-requirements
Other information
Important requirements are provided within the below Act and Regulation, establishing the requirements for motor vehicle traders in Tasmania.