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i was always under the impression that you had to apply for a permit even if you were a mechanic to be able to do this.
and by "under the impression" i mean in nsw.
In Vic, you don't need to apply for a permit if you're in the trade. I rang Vic Roads when i first started my apprenticeship and thats what i was told, however that was about 13 years ago, so it might have changed by now.
1. Automatic Exemption
The Road Safety (Drivers) Regulations 2009, automatically exempt a probationary driver, from the probationary prohibited vehicle restrictions, who is driving the vehicle in the course of his or her employment and at his or her employer’s request or is self employed and an Australian Business Number (ABN) is in force in relation to the person's business. No exemption document is required from VicRoads in these circumstances. However, the onus is on the driver to provide evidence to the police if requested.
A person is not permitted to drive the vehicle at any time for social reasons or reasons unrelated to work. In these cases the onus is upon the driver to provide evidence to the police that his or her driving is work connected.