Done it a few times; phone call to CASA to get the correct form, and approval granted later that day.
non-CASA person who needed various information about the aircraft to be satisfied that it was in a safe condition to be operated
That was probably your problem.
I can go to Vicroads and just buy a permit to drive my unroadworthy car all over town for repairs for 28 days, or a one off trip to move it. No questions asked.
If your car breaks down, you pull to the side of the road. End of story.
If your aircraft packs up enroute, slightly bigger issue for you, the aircraft and whoever or whatever is below ...