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Registration as an Optometrist in Tasmania
2. Optometrists currently registered in another State or Territory of Australia
3. Optometrist currently registered in New Zealand
4. Overseas Trained Optometrists
5. Optometrist seeking restoration to the Register
6. Optometrists seeking authorisation to administer, supply and prescribe class 1 substances
Registration Fees
Optometrists Registration Fee
$450.00
Optometrists Re-registration Late Fee $55.00
Optometrists Registration Fee (after 30 September) $220.00
Application Fee $155.00
Fee for provision of names & addresses of Optometrists $110.00
Protocol for Identity Checks
The Board's process for identity checks for persons wishing to apply for registration as an optometrist in Tasmania are as follows:
- Application for registration forms should be lodged directly with the Board office and include an original passport size photograph of the applicant and the appropriate fee.
- All applicants are also required to present in person, either at the Board office or to the Board’s authorised representatives in the North and North West of the state.
- Applicants must present with a second original passport size photo, plus photo identification such as a current drivers licence or passport.
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National Police History Check
The Board requires a full current National Police History Check to be submitted with all applications for registration. For further information and to obtain an application form, contact your local police station (within Australia). The fee for the check is borne by the applicant.
1. Registration under the Optometrists Registration Act 1994
A graduate of an institution accredited by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand (such as Australian and New Zealand schools of optometry), who is not currently registered in another state or territory of Australia or New Zealand, may apply for registration as an optometrist in Tasmania under the Optometrists’ Registration Act 1994 (the Act).
In addition to having an accredited qualification, the Act specifies that a person applying for registration must satisfy the Optometrists Registration Board that they:
have sufficient physical capacity, mental capacity and skill to practise optometry
are of good fame and character
have an adequate command of the English language
are an Australian citizen or reside in a state or territory of the Commonwealth.
2. Registration under the Mutual Recognition Act 1992
Optometrists who are registered in another State or Territory of Australia may apply under the Mutual Recognition Act 1992.
3. Registration under the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Ac 1997
Optometrists with full registration in New Zealand may apply for registration in Tasmania under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997.
4. Overseas Trained Optometrists
Overseas registered optometrists are required to undertake a qualifying examination which is conducted by the Optometry Council of Australia and New Zealand.
5. Optometrist seeking restoration to the Register
6. Optometrists seeking authorisation to administer, supply and prescribe class 1 substances