What happens to my overseas driver's license after I exchange it in the UK? [closed]

I'm currently in the UK on a working visa. I know that after I've been here for one year, I will need to exchange my Australian driver's license for a UK one if I want to drive. I've been told that this means surrendering my Australian license card.

My question is, what actually happens to my Australian license as far as Australia (NSW) is concerned? Is it cancelled? If I return to Australia before the expiry date of my original license, do I just report it as missing to the NSW registry and pay the small fee for a replacement card, or do I have to get a completely new license?

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What happens to EU driving licence after Brexit?

EU licence-holders living in the UK can continue to use their licence if it is valid, subject to UK licence renewal requirements. This means an EU licence must be changed to a UK licence at the age of 70, or three years after the driver becomes resident, whichever is later.

Can I drive in the UK while my licence is being exchanged?

No. You must wait for the DVLA to reissue you with a new driving licence before you can start driving again. My last licence entitled me to drive lorries/ buses.

Can I exchange my EU driving licence for UK after Brexit?

At present, the government is planning no change to the current acceptance of EU and EEA driving licences. Similarly, drivers who wish to exchange their EU or EEA licence for a British one will be able to do so as is currently possible. This involves ordering form D1 from the DVLA and paying a fee of \xa343.

Can I drive abroad while my driving licence is being renewed?

Advice from the DVLA says you must renew your extended licence before driving abroad. This is likely to be because foreign hire car companies and police will need to see a physical version of your valid photocard - but the automatically extended version does not include a new document being sent out.

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