The Answer
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Driver's licence, car rego, electoral roll, Medicare, and everything else that changes when you move to Tasmania.
What You Must Update When Moving to TAS
| What | Deadline | TAS Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Driver's licence | Usually 3 months | Transfer to a TAS licence at the transport authority |
| Car registration | Usually 3 months | CTP: Government (MAIB) — included in registration. May need a roadworthy/safety inspection. |
| Electoral roll | 8 weeks | Update at aec.gov.au — you must enrol at your new address |
| Medicare | ASAP | Update through myGov — address change only, same card |
| ATO | ASAP | Update through myGov — affects your tax return address |
| Centrelink | Within 14 days | If receiving payments — your rate may change |
| Health insurance | ASAP | Ambulance cover in TAS: Free for Tasmania residents. |
State-Specific Costs
Moving to TAS means different costs for rego, CTP, and everyday expenses:
- Car rego + CTP: Government (MAIB) — included in registration
- Ambulance: Free for Tasmania residents.
- Energy rebate (if concession card holder): $250–$500/year for concession card holders
- Working with children check: Your existing check from another state is NOT valid in TAS. Apply for a new Registration to Work with Vulnerable People: free for volunteers until 31 December 2027; an employment-class fee applies. Apply here.
Things That Don't Change
Your TFN, Medicare number, super, ABN, passport, and federal payments (FTB, CCS) stay the same nationally. You just need to update your address.
Frequently Asked Questions
Do I need a new driver's licence when I move to TAS?
Yes. You generally need to transfer to a TAS licence within 3 months of moving. Visit https://www.transport.tas.gov.au/licensing
Do I need a new working with children check in TAS?
Yes. Working with children checks are state-specific. In TAS it's called the Registration to Work with Vulnerable People and costs free for volunteers until 31 December 2027; an employment-class fee applies.
Is ambulance free in TAS?
Free for Tasmania residents.
What Changed
Apr 2026
Verified for Tasmania