Here in NSW Australia it is almost the exact opposite now. You are permitted to cross the centre lane to overtake a bicycle (if it is safe) and need to keep a 1

Here in NSW Australia it is almost the exact opposite now. You are permitted to cross the centre lane to overtake a bicycle (if it is safe) and need to keep a 1 to 1.5 metre gap to the bike. https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-safety-and-rules/overtaking-and-merging/sharing-roads-bicycles#:~:text=When%20overtaking%20bicycles%2C%20you%20must,you%27re%20sure%20it%27s%20safe https://www.nsw.gov.au/driving-boating-and-transport/roads-s....