Recent policy changes

Last updated 12 August 2026

Updates to policies

Policy updated	Date published
Flexible Funds Policy (V6)	20/07/2026
Fellowship Recognition Policy (V1)	15/07/2026
PEP SP Supervision Policy (V2) - Minor update	14/07/2026
Fellowship Exams Special Arrangements Policy (V4)	09/07/2026
Recognition of Prior Learning and Experience Policy (V11)	09/07/2026
Training Program Requirements Policy (V5)	09/07/2026
Requirements for Fellowship Policy (V3)	09/07/2026
GPE Pathway – Entry Policy (V3)	30/06/2026
GPE Pathway – Exam Eligibility Policy (V5)	30/06/2026
GPE Pathway – Fellowship Exam Attempts Policy (V3)	30/06/2026
GPE Pathway – Requirements for Fellowship Policy (V3)	30/06/2026
PEP SP Fellowship Exams Policy (V2) Minor update	30/06/2026
Academic Posts Policy (V3.1) Minor update	10/06/2026
PEP Post-Education Phase Policy (V6)	27/05/2026
Training Transfer Policy (V4)	05/05/2026
Training Programs Entry Policy (V7)	05/05/2025
Withdrawal Policy (V6)	05/05/2026
PESCI Policy (V4)	07/04/2026
PEP SP Entry Policy (V3)	24/03/2026
RPLE Policy (V10)	10/03/2026
Extensions of Program Time Policy (V4)	05/03/2026
Fellowship Exams Policy (V6)	12/02/2026
Registrar Support and Educational Interventions Policy (V4)	12/02/2026
Program Leave Policy (V5)	12/01/2026

Handbook/guide updated	Date published
FSP extenuating and unforeseen circumstances guide (V3.1) - Minor update	12/08/2026
PEP Standard – Extenuating and unforeseen circumstances guide (V1.1) - Minor update	12/08/2026
Comprehensive Australian general practice guide (V2)	06/08/2026
Fellowship exams handbook (V9.3) - Minor update	23/07/2026
Applying for a GPE assessment guide (V4.1)	30/06/2026
Australian defence force registrar handbook (V5)	12/05/2026
Fellowship examinations handbook (V9) – previously ‘Assessments and Examinations Candidate Handbook’	12/02/2026
AGPT registrar training handbook (V19)	14/01/2026
AGPT registrar training handbook (V18)	15/12/2025
AGPT training site and supervisor handbook (V15)	15/12/2025

Retired document	Date retired
RPLE for FARGP transition to FRACGP-RG Guide	12/08/2026
PEP Standard Code of Conduct Policy	27/05/2026
PEP Standard Leave and Extensions Policy	27/05/2026
PEP Standard Progression Policy	27/05/2026
PEP Standard Remediation Policy	27/05/2026
PEP Standard Withdrawal Policy	27/05/2026
Guide to Completing the Initial Core Skills Analysis for PEP Participants	27/05/2026
PEP WBA and Education Activity – Application for Alternatives and Exemptions Guidance Document	27/05/2026
PEP Assessor Guide	27/05/2026
PEP Practice Guide	27/05/2026
PEP Mentor Guide	27/05/2026
PEP Participant Guide	27/05/2026
Fellowship exam attempts FAQ webpage - retired	23/02/2026