For Australians: bike inspection before export?

[ColinD]

Hi,

This may be a good question to ask somebody who has just recently sent their bike on a trip from Australia, using a carnet.

I did this two years ago and when I presented my carnet for "signing off" upon return, they pointed out that I had skipped a step before leaving. I vaguely recollect that it may have involved an inspection of the bike, perhaps to verify that it's details matched the carnet. However, I'm not certain about that and maybe it was just an activity that involved only the paperwork.

Can somebody clear this up for me? If it is a bike inspection, where in Sydney does it happen? Does the owner have to be present it, or could somebody else present the bike?

thanks