Can I use a child restraint that was purchased overseas?
No. Child restraints purchased overseas do not comply with Australian Standards and they are not compatible with Australian vehicles.
Australian vehicles have a unique top tether strap anchorage system, which only Australian Standard approved child restraints are compatible with.
In addition, the Australian Standard for child restraints is one of the most stringent child restraint standards in the world. Unlike the European Standard, the Australian standard requires all restraints to be tested in side and rear impact tests and some with inverted test for roll-over protection.