Mutual recognition

If you hold current teacher registration or accreditation in another Australian state or territory, or in New Zealand, you can notify the QCT that you want your registration or accreditation recognised for obtaining teacher registration in Queensland under the Mutual Recognition Act 1992  (Cwlth) (PDF, 381KB) or the Trans-Tasman Mutual Recognition Act 1997  (Cwlth) (PDF, 487KB).

The mutual recognition principle

The mutual recognition principle is that a person who is registered for an occupation in a relevant jurisdiction is entitled to registration in a second jurisdiction, for the equivalent occupation.

Information for teachers registered or accredited in Australia and New Zealand wanting to teach in Queensland is available here.

Deemed registration

Deemed registration enables you to commence teaching in Queensland while the QCT continues to assess your notification.

Deemed registration will be granted only when the QCT has received:

• Your complete mutual recognition notification, including the required fee payment and documentation; and
• A response from your nominated registration/accreditation authority confirming the information provided in your notification.

If the QCT requires further time to finalise your application, your deemed registration will be extended.

Appeal process

You can appeal to the Australian Administrative Appeals Tribunal (AAT) if you disagree with the QCT's decision to:

• register you with conditions; or
• refuse your registration; or
• postpone the decision.

Further Information

Read the Applying for teacher registration under mutual recognition fact sheet (PDF, 546KB)