RACGP's March 2026 communique
Published on February 28, 2026
RACGP communique for March 2026: for more information visit racgp.org.au
2026.2 placement process
The 2026.2 placement process has officially opened. Be sure to note the important dates in your calendar and keep an eye out for further updates and next steps.
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Placement stage
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3 March
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Training site capacity update and registrar training intention update now open
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17 March
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Training site capacity update and registrar training
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10 April
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Final training capacity and registrar group allocation confirmed
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24 April
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Registrars commence applying to practices and practices can commence interviews. No offers can be made at this time.
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28 April
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Training sites commence making offers. Registrar applications and interviews continue until all registrars have placements confirmed.
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1 June
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MPN deadline for 2026.2
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Do you know someone who would make a great GP or Rural Generalist?
Australia needs a strong general practice workforce. With your support, we can inspire the next generation to become a GP or Rural Generalist.
If you know someone seeking a challenging, diverse and highly rewarding medical career, encourage them to begin their GP or Rural Generalist journey.
Applications open soon
Applications for the 2027 Australian General Practice Training (AGPT) Program with The Royal Australian College of General Practitioners (RACGP) open on Tuesday 3 March 2026.
Prospective applicants can access a range of helpful resources on the RACGP website.
Need help?
If your colleagues have questions or need assistance with their application, direct them to [email protected] or 1800 472 247.
Apply now to join RACGP Expert Committee
Here’s your chance to have a real impact on Australia’s future GP workforce. We need your expertise to help ensure frontline GP insights are ingrained in our national strategy.
The new RACGP Expert Committee – GP workforce is seeking expressions of interest to join as Chair or as a Committee member.
Strengthen the RACGP’s national leadership role in shaping a sustainable GP workforce by monitoring workforce trends, risks and reform opportunities.
Applications are encouraged from Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander GPs, rural and remote GPs, international medical graduates and those with relevant experience.
Incentive payments available from 2026.1
Three government incentive payments are available from 2026.1 to support registrars’ transition from the hospital sector to GP training.
Salary incentive (GPT1 only): Registrars undertaking their first six-month core general practice training term (GPT1) may be eligible to receive $5000 (FTE) per month.
In addition to the GPT1 salary incentive, registrars may be able to access the following payments during training:
Study leave incentive: Registrars can access up to five days (FTE) per training year for exam preparation and professional development, paid at NTCER base rates + 12% super + 10% loading.
To be eligible, study leave must be arranged with their employer in advance as unpaid leave. Payments are made monthly in arrears and unused leave does not accrue.
Parental leave incentive: Primary carers can receive up to 20 weeks (FTE). Secondary carers can receive up to two weeks. Payments are based on NTCER rates + 12% super + 10% loading.
All payments are pro-rated for part-time registrars and are administered by the RACGP on behalf of Services Australia. Registrars are responsible for managing their own taxation and superannuation obligations.
Registrars’ training coordinators can guide them in how to access these incentive payments. The eligibility and criteria are available via the Department of Health, Disability and Aged Care GP Training incentive payments webpage and the AGPT Registrar Handbook.