IMG Orientation Manual
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Further Orientation Information to Tasmania
Much thought has been given to the best way for us to provide the most up to date orientation information to International Medical Graduates who have recently arrived in Tasmania. We are providing online information which will enable readers to further research topics they have a particular interest in. This information is provided solely on the basis that readers will be responsible for making their own decisions about the content.
The Department of Immigration and Multicultural and Indigenous Affairs
The DIMIA website contains a huge amount of useful information relating to visas and what you need to do soon after you arrive in Australia. Below are just a few links
Doctor Connect
The DoctorConnect website is an Australian Government initiative. This website has been developed by the Australian Government Department of Health and Ageing for doctors trained outside of Australia and Australian medical employers.
Doctor Connect Website
The Medical Council of Tasmania
The Medical Council of Tasmania's website contain information regarding registration, fees and Medical Council Policies relevant to Tasmania
Medical Council of Tasmania Website
The Australian Taxation Office
If you haven't already done so you will need to register with the Australian Taxation Office for a Tax File Number
Australian Tax File Number Registration Website
Driving in Tasmania
Permanent visa holders may drive in Tasmania for up to 3 months iftheir foreign licence is current and they carry their driver licence while driving.
If the foreign driver licence is not in English then the person must carry an International Driving Permit or a translation into English by an accredited translator (The licensee is responsible for the expenses involved in getting their licence translated).
Persons holding a temporary visa, ie student/working/holiday visas, do not need to obtain a Tasmanian Licence for the duration of their visa provided their foreign driver licence remains current - Licence must be in English or translated.
For more information about drivers licences go to the Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources website below.
Department of Infrastructure, Energy and Resources Website
The Tasmanian Road Rule Handbook is avaialbe from Service Tasmania shops ($5.00) or free on the following website. the book has been divided into four separate parts to make downloading easier
The Tasmanian Road Rules Handbook
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