AHPRA registration, the Medicare moratorium, 482 visas, DPA locations, fellowship pathways, provider numbers, AMC exams — there's a lot to figure out. Lumi makes it simple.
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These are the questions IMGs ask Lumi every day. Each one gets a clear, verified answer in under two seconds.
Find out how UK, Irish, and other qualifications map to Australian registration categories and fellowship pathways.
Understand visa restrictions, moratorium areas, and which locations are open to IMGs on a Temporary Skill Shortage visa.
The Medicare moratorium restricts where new doctors can bill Medicare. Learn how it works and what exemptions exist.
RACGP’s Practice Experience Pathway has two streams. Your placement depends on your qualifications and experience.
Provider numbers let you bill Medicare. The type you get depends on your registration, location, and fellowship status.
Whether you need AMC exams depends on your existing qualifications. Some pathways offer exemptions for equivalent credentials.
Distribution Priority Areas determine where IMGs can practise. DPA status affects moratorium exemptions and incentive payments.
GP earnings vary by location, billing model, and hours. Lumi’s calculator models your real take-home based on your situation.
Supervision requirements depend on your registration type, pathway, and experience. Understand what Level A, B, and C mean for you.
The timeline from arrival to independent practice depends on your pathway, exams, and fellowship progress.
Four pillars of the Australian GP system that every IMG needs to understand.
Step-by-step guidance on getting medical registration in Australia, including document requirements, AMC exam pathways, and how your overseas qualifications translate to Australian registration categories.
Understand the 19AB Medicare moratorium, find DPA-exempt locations, check if you qualify for spousal, academic, or after-hours exemptions, and plan where you can legally practise.
Compare RACGP vs ACRRM, understand PEP and EAP streams, check if your MRCGP CCT qualifies for equivalence, and plan your route to independent practice and full Medicare access.
Understand GP contracts, billing splits, locum vs permanent roles, provider number types, and what to look for in a clinic.
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What the 19AB moratorium means, who it applies to, and what exemptions exist.
Read guide →Compare the two fellowship colleges and decide which pathway suits your career.
Read guide →A1, A7, A2 rates, bulk billing incentives, and how your pathway affects what you earn.
Read guide →A complete guide for IMGs covering registration, visas, moratorium, and finding work.
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