Astrid, that is true, but a child is covered by comp third party and TAC as they are not at fault and had no choice. I know of a guy that killed himself drunk driving and his family still got TAC payout. I know that my insurance company is the same as buliej and limeslice. They will payout because most companies are international and know ISOFIX is better. There could well be legal ramifications foe the parents afterwards but considering the statistical differences for infant road deaths comparing Australia to euro, its a risk I think I'd be willing to take. Being friends with a cop, she said she would have no idea about car seats other than the child should be firmly fitted and a top teather in place. I think you would have to get a thorough roads and transport safety check to get picked up....
I will be thoroughly researching before I go ahead with importing a seat. However it is more a question of whether seats will be available for our bub. The legislation should be well and truly in place by then so I will be able to fully analyse any seat and find one that meets Australian standards, even if they haven't been tested here yet.