I think you'll find that there is a couple of other threads on Club reg/permits. The terms vary from to state and state and club to club. This thread seams to have led down the path of being centred on NSW and maybe should now be titled 'Club reg v full reg NSW'. I'm with the Australian Street Rod Federation - no club requirements for club permit Australia wide other than being a financial member. I dont have anything against the club requirements that some have (attend meetings/runs) but would rather not have to unless i wanted to. Having said that if there were a Sandman club, something i was a little specifically more passionate about I would look to join and be an active member (perhaps we could start one). To initially register on club plates with VicRoads the permit has to be signed off by the club and you have to have a RWC or vehicle inspection done by an authorised club rep. Cheers, Jeza