I got an Australian Iphone 4s which I'll be using in Norway. Why won't my SIM Card validate?

I got an Iphone 4s from Australia to Norway (Northern Europe). My SIM card works, but my Iphone will not validate my SIM card. The cellphone was bought for 400 AUD. No SIM card was in the pack, so I take it it isn't locked. Why won't my Iphone 4s validate? Ask if more information is needed.
In advance, thank you for your help.

This was purchased second hand?
If so, there wouldn't be a SIM card included with a used iPhone even if the iPhone was sold as carrier locked when new which usually can include a new inactivated SIM card depending on the country.
Did the person you purchased the iPhone from say the iPhone was purchased as officially unlocked when new at the Optus store? Sounds like the answer is no or there wouldn't be a problem.

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