Registrar who fought ‘antiquated’ AHPRA fee rules says 30% rebate for parental leave doctors is not enough

Dr Belle Sasse said the change announced on Monday was a positive but small step.
Dr Belle Sasse with her children Renna (left) and Remi (right).

A registrar who campaigned to reduce AHPRA registration fees for doctors on parental leave says the changes announced this week are positive but not enough.

On Monday, AHPRA announced a 30% fee rebate for health practitioners who took six months of parental, disability or carer’s leave in the 2024-25 registration year.