Practices
NTCER 2026-2028
GPSA and GPRA have concluded the review of the NTCER for 2026-2028. The general summary of changes includes registrar base rate increase (in line with annual MBS indexation), flexible administration time for GPT3 and GPT4 terms and the inclusion of unpaid cultural leave.
NTCER Agreement
Valid from the commencement of Semester 2 2026. View/download.
The National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars (NTCER) is not a registered award but the minimum standards formed by the intersection of the National Employment Standards (NES) and vocational GP/RG training programs as agreed every other year by GPSA and GPRA.
The terms and conditions outlined in this version of the Agreement (v2026.2) will take effect from the commencement of the second training semester in 2026 and will continue until replaced.
It is crucial that employers of AGPT and RGTS registrars use the joint GPSA/GPRA employment contract templates developed from the current NTCER as these are the legal documents against which your compliance with the Fair Work Act 2009 (Cth) is measured.
Employment Resources
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SPIRIT OF THE NTCER
GPSA and GPRA have updated the NTCER Agreement for 2026 to ensure employment arrangements based on these minimum terms and conditions enshrine the core principles of mutual respect, open communication, compliance with any applicable legislative instrument(s), and outcomes that are equal to or more favourable than those documented in the NTCER.
These principles are essential for the registrar’s completion of their GP speciality training and for the training practice to sustainably deliver quality training and patient care.
CHANGES TO BASE RATE POST 1 JULY 2026
| Registrar level | Min. Hourly Rate from Base rate of Pay from the first full pay period commencing after 1 July 2026 | Min. Weekly Salary from Semester 2 2026(based on 1.0 FTE) Pay from the first full pay period commencing after 1 July 2026 | Min. Fortnightly Salary from Semester 2 2026(based on 1.0 FTE) Pay from the first full pay period commencing after 1 July 2026 | Min. Per annum Salary from Semester 2 2026(based on 1.0 FTE) |
| GPT1/CGT1 | $50.53 | $1,920.14 | $3,840.28 | $99,847.28 |
| GPT2/CGT2 | $56.71 | $2,154.98 | $4,309.96 | $112,058.96 |
| PT3/CGT3 and above | $60.55 | $2,300.90 | $4,601.80 | $119,646.80 |
CHANGES TO BASE RATE FROM SEMESTER 1 2026
Further to the staggered base rate increase negotiated in the 2024 NTCER review only for GPT1/CGT1 registrars in their first semester of training on the AGPT program, the pay rate for this specific cohort will increase by 3.5% from the start of the first training semester in 2026 per the below table:
| Registrar Training Term | Min. Hourly Rate from Semester 1 2026 | Min. Weekly Salary from Semester 1 2026(based on 1.0 FTE) |
| Term 1 | $49.25 | $1,871.50 |
| Term 2 | $55.27 | $2,100.26 |
| Term 3+ | $59.02 | $2,242.76 |
ADDITION OF NEW SCHEDULES IN THE NTCER
In response to requests from members of both peak organisations, GPRA and GPSA have added new schedules to the NTCER to provide a reference for registrars and practices seeking clarity on the application of the minimum terms and conditions enshrined in this instrument for GP training pathways other than the AGPT.
STUDY LEAVE ENTITLEMENTS 2026
From Semester 1 2026 registrars are able to apply for up to 5 days or 38 hours (pro-rata) paid study leave through Servies Australia National Consistent Payment (NCP) Framework. Registrars apply for study leave payments directly from their training provider, but should first request leave from their employer. Practices are not responsible for paying study leave wages however they must approve leave in line with training requirements.
SUMMARY OF NTCER REVIEW
The 2024 review of the NTCER resulted in a new NTCER Agreement for 2025-26 which outlines:
- A significant change to the minimum billing cycle for all registrars to ensure compliance with employment legislation, from 13-weekly to monthly
- An increase in base rates for GPT1/CGT1 registrars only, applied as 3.5% in 2025.1 and a further 3.5% in 2026.1
- Additional content to clarify:
- Dispute Resolution
- Fatigue Management
- Employment under Fixed Term Contracts
- Upcoming changes to Superannuation legislation
- Leave Entitlements
- Educational Release
ONGOING REVIEW OF THE NTCER
GPSA, in collaboration with General Practice Registrars Australia (GPRA), is responsible for the biennial review and ongoing administration of the National Terms and Conditions for the Employment of Registrars (NTCER).
GPRA and GPSA recognise the value of working collaboratively toward sustainability and stability in the primary healthcare sector, and commit to jointly advocating for better conditions for each other’s members to the ultimate benefit of the Australian community. The extensive review process in 2024 has highlighted a number of areas in which this joint advocacy will be focused going forward.
Date reviewed: 06 July 2026