Have your say on streamlined pathways for experienced internationally qualified practitioners

10 Dec 2025

Ahpra and the National Boards are seeking feedback on the Draft registration standard: General registration for experienced internationally qualified health practitioners (draft registration standard). 

This new standard could cut both time and complexity of the application process for eligible practitioners, getting them into the workforce faster. 

Currently, to get registered in Australia, we consider whether the qualifications of international applicants meet a National Board’s minimum requirements. This draft registration standard proposes three new pathways that would allow us to also consider a practitioner’s experience if they are registered and work in a health setting comparable to that of Australia. This approach would cut red tape for a potential workforce that has shown the ability to practice safely in an equivalent health setting.  

The draft registration standard will apply to the following professions: 

• dental (5 divisions) 
• medical radiation practice (3 divisions)
• occupational therapy, and 
• podiatry.

Be sure to provide your feedback before consultation closes at 5:00pm AEDT on 9 February 2026.