THANK YOU Muppity! I couldn't actually find anything Australian about lead paint! The closest was NZ.

Was wondering on the removal, *just in case* the paint is damaged, and the paint (inside and out) would have to be sanded prior to any painting being done, or else the new paint won't stick properly, and just peel off. Correct? That's why I was thinking it would need to be removed.

The place we are looking at is weatherboard, and the paint is peeling in places, and the inside, is pine daddo board and fibreboard. Haven't got to look at the inside condition up close yet, but the kitchen cupboards are all painted as well, so I don't know what the go will be. OMG, I just realised, I think the WHOLE house is painted! Inside and out! Oh no!