I am registered in Queensland, South Australia, Tasmania, Victoria, Northern Territory or New Zealand. Does the Western Australia College of Teaching recognise my registration?
Yes. The Mutual Recognition Act 1992 and Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997 allow current members of the above listed registration boards to have their registration recognised with the College. The Mutual Recognition application form should be used in this circumstance. Category: ‘2. Gaining membership’ –> Question: I am an accredited teacher in New South Wales, why am I not eligible for Mutual Recognition? Answer: The New South Wales Institute of Teachers is an accreditation body, not a registration board, so it is not covered by the Mutual Recognition Act 1992. Category: ‘2. Gaining membership’ –> Question: What is the difference between Provisionally Registered Teacher (PRT) and Registered Teacher (RT) in regards to employment and pay rates? Answer: Provisional and full registration both give identical legal rights to work as a teacher in Western Australia and normally have no influence on a persons pay scale. Category: ‘2. Gaining membership’ –> Question: What documents do
