What do I need to do to be allowed to drive with my French driver’s licence in Australia ? 

It is illegal to drive in Australia with your French driver’s licence only; you need either an international driver’s licence or an official English translation accompanying your French driver’s licence.

So what do you need to do in case you didn’t get your International French driver’s licence prior to coming to Australia ? (International French driver’s licence can only be issued in France by the French ”prefectures”).

You should have your French driver’s licence translated by one of the translators accredited by NAATI!

Otherwise, the applicable fine can be up to $500.00