G'day everyone,

I sent an email to the Department asking for clarification on the requirements
for notarised translation of registration papers etc, for requesting an approval
to import a vehicle. The Department wrote a very helpful response back to me,
which is pasted below. I'm happy to post a scan of the notarised document they
accepted for me application, if interested just let me know.
Cheers,
Matt

When applying for a Vehicle Import Approval for any vehicle manufactured prior
to 1 January 1989, the applicant should be familiar with the information for the
import option and they should follow the how to apply directions and the
directions on the application forms from the Department's website:
http://www.infrastructure.gov.au/vehicles/imports/import_options/pre1989scheme.a
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Where the "Date of Manufacture" for a vehicle is determined by date that the
vehicle was first driven after being modified or the date first driven after the
vehicle had been remanufactured from parts, the Department may request the
applicant to provide notarised documents/statements from the previous owner that
detail the extent of modification or remanufacture including the date when the
vehicle was first driven after the relevant process. All documents provided by
the applicant to demonstrate "Date of Manufacture" should be notarised by the
relevant Government Authority in countries such as China or Licensed notaries as
in the USA.

Where an applicant has any questions they should contact the Vehicle Imports
Services Team on 1800 815 272 or by email vimports@...