International driver's licence to an Australian licence If you have a international driver’s licence and you recently moved to Australia, you can still drive on your license but for the short term. The lasting solution to your license problem is to transfer your ownership to an Australian permit or get a new driver’s license from scratch. Yes, the Victorian state gives you enough leverage to drive on your initial international driver’s licence for a certain period. However, after that, either your convert your driver’s license or get a new Australian driving license. Transferring the license varies from state to state in Victoria; however, the changes are minor, but the core steps remain the same. When can you use your International driver's licence? There are certain conditions when you can benefit from your overseas driving license. Yes, you read it right; your driver’s license can help you out of the country. For instance, if you plan to go to Australia and have a driving license