Short answer: you can’t just look up the owner of a vehicle in Australia—privacy law isn’t that casual. You can, however, verify the important stuff: do a PPSR check (about $2) with the VIN to see finance owing, write-off and theft status, and run the rego check with the relevant state authority (VicRoads, Service NSW, TMR QLD, etc.) for registration details. If you have a legitimate legal interest (e.g., you’re an insurer, lawyer, or reporting a crime), authorities may assist, but everyday snooping is a no-go. Buying? Ask the seller for photo ID and proof of ownership, confirm the VIN on the car matches the rego papers, and keep a copy of the receipt. On Tradingpost or anywhere else, walk away if the story’s wobbly or documents don’t line up.
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