can anyone drive my car in australia Page 103

Yes—legally, anyone with a valid Australian licence can drive your car if you’ve given permission, but insurance is where the plot thickens.

CTP only covers injuries to people, not damage to your pride and joy; that’s what your comprehensive policy is for.

Check whether your insurer requires named drivers, applies an unlisted driver excess, or excludes under‑25/P‑plate drivers—get it wrong and a claim can be reduced or refused.

The driver must follow licence conditions (no alcohol, passenger limits, etc.), and you can forget cover if they’re unlicensed, intoxicated, or the car’s unroadworthy.

If it’s a regular arrangement, add them to the policy; if it’s a one‑off, call the insurer first—five minutes now beats an expensive “learning experience” later.