In Australia, an RWC (Roadworthy Certificate) is the paperwork that says a car isn’t a rolling hazard, not a promise it’s as fresh as a bakery scone.
Requirements vary by state: VIC and QLD generally require a certificate when selling a registered vehicle (QLD calls it a Safety Certificate), while NSW leans on an eSafety “pink slip” for registration rather than the sale itself; SA, WA and TAS typically don’t mandate a pre‑sale roadworthy for private sellers.
It’s a basic safety check—think tyres, brakes, lights, windscreens, steering, suspension and structural rust—not a forensic mechanical inspection.
Prices and validity periods depend on the state and the tester, and any fixes to pass are on you.
Before listing or buying, check your local transport authority’s current rules, lest your grand plan be KO’d by a missing stamp.
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