Why "Roadworthy" Means Different Things in Different States
Every Australian state and territory runs its own roadworthy / safety inspection scheme. The terminology varies, the trigger varies, and the issuing-station requirements vary — but the underlying purpose (verify the vehicle is safe to drive on public roads) is the same.
For workshops, the difference between getting the licence to issue inspections and not getting it can be the difference between a steady stream of $80-180 inspection bookings and watching those customers drive past your bay to the licensed shop two streets away.
