Diplomatic and consular staff concessions

Be issued with Consular number plates in the number range CC 1000 to CC 1999 to be eligible for the vehicle licence concession.

Be licensed in the name of the Consul (i.e. the person). Consular plates are only issued at the West Perth Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Centre.

If a vehicle with Consular plates is sold to a person other than a Consular officer or otherwise disposed of, the plates must be returned to the West Perth Driver and Vehicle Services (DVS) Centre.

100% on vehicle licence fees and vehicle licence duty on the purchase of a vehicle

100 % rate and exemption from vehicle licence duty applies to Career Consuls from other countries only.

A letter of authorisation from the Federal Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade must be provided before the plates may be issued.

Be a member of the Diplomatic Service or Consular Officers of the following ranking: Consul General; Deputy Consul General; Consul; and Vice Consul.

Be a Spouse of a Career Consular Officer or employee.

Be an eligible dependent member of the family of a Career Consular Officer or employee.

100% on driver’s licence fees

You must present the following documents:

• Current overseas licences - If the licence is not in English, a letter (in English) from the consulate or Diplomatic office can be provided to confirm licence details and status.
• Satisfactory proof of identity.
• Current diplomatic (red) or consular (dark green) photograph identity cards issued by the Australian Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade.