Updates
Updates on the following matters are available via the links below.
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Media Releases
News
Read the latest news affecting the optometry profession.
27 Jan 2012
New Advertising Fact Sheet and FAQ
AHPRA releases new Advertising Fact Sheet and Frequently Asked Questions.
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16 Jan 2012
Expressions of Interest Sought for Panel Appointments
The Optometry Board is calling for expressions of interest from experienced optometrists and community members
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23 Dec 2011
Communiqué from the Board
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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29 Nov 2011
Communiqué from the Board
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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11 Nov 2011
Optometrists urged to renew
Optometrists whose registration expires on 30 November are urged to renew online and on time.
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03 Nov 2011
Communique from the Board
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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02 Nov 2011
2010-11 Annual Report tabled
AHPRA and the National Boards release annual report.
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12 Oct 2011
Consultation on the Definition of Practice
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
The Optometry Board of Australia is currently consulting on the definition of practice.
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23 Sep 2011
Board releases consultation paper
The Board releases consultation paper on guidelines for supervision of optometrists.
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22 Sep 2011
Communiqué from the Board
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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31 Aug 2011
Communiqué from the Board
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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12 Aug 2011
Consultation paper released
The Optometry Board releases a consultation paper on therapeutic qualifications for general registration.
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11 Aug 2011
Communiqué from the Board
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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09 Aug 2011
Board launches new look website
The Board, in partnership with AHPRA and the other national boards, has updated its website.
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06 Jul 2011
AHPRA launches new online service
AHPRA launches new online service for printing Certificate of Registration.
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06 Jul 2011
Communique from the Board
The Optometry Board of Australia releases its latest Communiqué.
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04 Jul 2011
Board announces 2012 registration fees
The Optometry Board of Australia has set its 2012 registration fees.
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09 Jun 2011
Communique from the Board
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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16 May 2011
New service for students about to graduate
AHPRA launches new online registration service for students about to graduate.
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10 May 2011
Expressions of Interest Board Nominee for OCANZ
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29 Apr 2011
New look AHPRA website to improve service to practitioners
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18 Apr 2011
Snapshot of National Registers
Statement from AHPRA
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11 Apr 2011
Board yet to consult on therapeutic qualifications for general registration
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24 Mar 2011
Communiqué from the Board - 24 March 2011
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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04 Mar 2011
Title Protection - Statement from the Board
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15 Feb 2011
Update on consultation process
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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25 Jan 2011
AHPRA reminds practitioners to renew if due!
Statement from AHPRA
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24 Jan 2011
Issue 1 of Board newsletter
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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20 Jan 2011
New AHPRA online service to check receipt of registration renewal
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18 Jan 2011
Difficulties Reaching AHPRA on 1300 Phone Number
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21 Dec 2010
Media release: AHPRA on track for 2011 student registration
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22 Nov 2010
Renewal of registration by optometrists
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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12 Nov 2010
Annual Report 2009-10 for the National Boards and AHPRA
Statement from AHPRA
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27 Oct 2010
FAQ: Graduating students apply for registration now!
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30 Sep 2010
Alert - Application Form from Medical Register of Australia
Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010
AHPRA on the Move!
Statement from AHPRA
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13 Sep 2010
Easy online renewal of registration for practitioners
Statement from AHPRA
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09 Aug 2010
Have you left your renewal too late?
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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02 Aug 2010
Need more information about your registration?
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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30 Jul 2010
What do I do if my registration is about to expire?
Statement from the Optometry Board of Australia
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28 Jul 2010
Is your registration renewal due now?
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23 Jul 2010
Check your registration status online
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22 Jul 2010
Registration due 30 June? Did you renew on time?
Statement from AHPRA
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12 Jul 2010
Queensland Registrants - updated information
Statement from AHPRA
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09 Jul 2010
Mutual recognition of WA registrants
Statement from AHPRA
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08 Jul 2010
Reminder regarding PII arrangements
Statement from AHPRA
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02 Jul 2010
New Requirements for Continuing Professional Development and Recency of Practice
Statement from AHPRA
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01 Jul 2010
Failed to renew registration due on 30 June 2010?
Statement from AHPRA
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