FTO AUSTRALIA

so i've found a car that i'm thinking about buying but it's in tasmania.. i'm in melbourne.

what fees/taxes are involved in transferring the rego and everything?
trying to work out just exactly how much this is gonna set me back..

cheers

Well.
In NSW you have to get the car inspected for blue slip.
Unsure about VIC.

Requirements to register a light vehicle in Vic
The registration requirements for a light vehicle are:

you must be over 17 years of age to register a car or truck or 17 years and 9 months of age for a motorcycle or motor trike
you can only register a vehicle in the name of a person or incorporated body (see: Who can register a vehicle)
you must attend an appointment at VicRoads
you will need to attend a vehicle inspection at VicRoads
you must pay registration and number plate fees.

What to take to the appointment:
the vehicle
evidence of identity
evidence of ownership (contract of sale/receipt showing the VIN; engine number; name, address and signature of previous owner; name and address of the new owner). A transfer of registration document is not accepted.
a current Certificate of Roadworthiness
if someone else is attending the appointment on your behalf, they will need a signed letter of authority from you that quotes your Victorian licence number.

But you best bet is to check with Vic Roads!

haha helps if i actually read the question, there are fee's for getting the inspection/road worthy certificate etc, but they vary from car to car apparently so the best/only way to find out the closest approx cost is by ringing Vic Roads!