Practices

Once AHPRA decides to grant registration (limited, provisional or specialist), the registration must commence within 90 days of that decision date. This is not an administrative preference; it is a requirement of the National Law.

Income is important. After years of training, exams and often significant personal sacrifice, every GP wants fair remuneration. Yet when doctors look back on the roles that brought them the greatest professional fulfilment — and the ones they left — the percentage split or base salary is rarely the deciding factor.

Australia’s general practice sector has recorded another strong rise in bulk billing, with the national rate reaching 84.1% for the June 2026 quarter. This is almost 4–5 percentage points higher than the same quarter last year and continues the upward trend that began after the federal government’s expanded bulk billing incentives took effect from November 2025.

One of the first questions many new FRACGPs ask when reviewing a job offer is: “What percentage do they offer?” It’s completely understandable. After years of training on a registrar salary, seeing a number like 70%, 75%, or even 80% of billings feels concrete and exciting. It seems like a direct measure of how much you’ll earn.

For overseas-trained specialist General Practitioners (GPs), Australia offers excellent opportunities to practise at the highest level. However, navigating the visa and permanent residency (PR) landscape can feel complex—especially when combined with RACGP assessment pathways, AHPRA registration, and Medicare provider number requirements.

For many doctors considering a move to Australia — especially those on the PEP Specialist Pathway — the first question that often comes up is: “What’s the sign-on bonus or relocation allowance?”

Guiding an International Medical Graduate (IMG) through the RACGP Practice Experience Program Specialist Pathway (PEP SP) is one of the most rewarding roles a GP Fellow can take on. You get to shape the next generation of Australian GPs while contributing to better access to care in areas that need it most.

You’ve decided PTE Academic is the right English test for your AHPRA registration and PEP Specialist pathway journey. Now comes the practical part: locating a convenient, official test centre and securing your preferred date without hassle. Finding and booking a PTE Academic test is refreshingly straightforward — whether you are still overseas or already in Australia. Here’s the complete, up-to-date process tailored for busy International Medical Graduates.

Navigating the journey from overseas medical qualification to practising in Australia is demanding. Between RACGP or ACRRM paperwork for the PEP Specialist stream, AHPRA registration requirements, and tight timelines, the last thing any International Medical Graduate (IMG) needs is an English language test that drags on for weeks or creates unnecessary stress.

Moving from rural or regional practice to a metropolitan area is achievable, but it requires understanding the DPA reality, timelines, and smart navigation.

Congratulations — you’ve passed your RACGP Fellowship exams. After years of training, you now have the power to choose where you practise. But with dozens of job offers and practice profiles flooding your inbox, how do you separate the genuinely good opportunities from the ones that could lead to burnout, frustration, or regret within 12 months?

One of the most common questions new FRACGPs ask during job interviews is: “Does the practice bulk bill or do mixed billing?” It’s a fair question — your billing model directly affects your income, patient volume, clinical style, and even your risk of burnout. But the real question isn’t just which model a practice uses. It’s whether you should limit yourself to only bulk billing jobs, only mixed billing jobs, or remain flexible. Here’s a clear, balanced breakdown to help you

This blog details why the next 18 months matter for Australian medical practice owners looking to build transferable value ahead of the proposed 2027 CGT reset.