Applicants From New Zealand
Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act

Requirements for Registration under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act

1. Lodge a completed Application for Registration under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act accompanied by a certified copy of proof of currency of New Zealand registration, and the registration fee of $105.00.
2. As soon as those documents are lodged with the Board, the applicant will be deemed to be registered, subject to the following conditions:
   1. The applicant is required to complete four weeks supervised practice in a pharmacy in Australia, supported by a statutory declaration by the supervising pharmacist, and
   2. Attend a tutorial at the Board’s offices on the Pharmacy Act, the Poisons and Therapeutic Goods Act and the National Health Act.
   3. Tutorials are usually held on the Tuesday immediately preceding (ie the day before) the second Wednesday of each month, and applicants may attend the tutorial before completing the period of supervised practice.
   4. After attendance at the tutorial, and on receipt of the statutory declaration, the applicant will be granted substantive registration.
   5. Applicants who require information concerning indemnity insurance or pharmacy practice in New South Wales should not hesitate to contact the Board.
   1. PROVISIONAL REGISTRATION IS NOT AVAILABLE TO PERSONS REGISTERED UNDER SECTION 15. REGISTRATION IS ABLE TO BE GRANTED ONLY AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD. MEETINGS ARE HELD ON THE SECOND WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH.
   2. GENERAL

      Applicants (unless applying under the provisions of the Mutual Recognition Act) are required to provide:

      1. Two character references, dated in the last three months, from responsible persons of substance in their communities who have known the applicant for twelve months or more.
      2. Completed application form. (Available from the Board)
      3. One passport size photograph endorsed with the applicant’s normal signature.
      4. A registration fee of $105.00 payable on application.
   • Australian Pharmacy Examining Council (APEC)
     PO Box 1407, Canberra City 2601
     Telephone: 61 2 6240 7614 Facsimile: 61 2 6240 7636