Optometry registration fees for 2026–27 

Annual registration fees for registered health professionals across Australia have now been published. In NSW, the fee for optometrists has been set at $325.   

This is an increase of 4% and covers the period 1 December 2026 to 30 November 2027. It is $67 lower than the fee for optometrists in other states.

Health practitioner registration fees fund regulatory activities that protect the public and preserve confidence in the health system.   

The fee NSW practitioners pay is set differently to other states because the regulatory system is different. Here, the Optometry Council works with the Health Care Complaints Commission to manage complaints.

There are two components to your fee. One is the national component set by Ahpra and your National Board. The other is the NSW component set by the Optometry Council to cover the cost of managing complaints. 

For 2026–27 your fee breakdown is:

• National fee: $276

• NSW fee: $49

How to renew

Registration renewals are paid to the Optometry Board of Australia and are due on 30 November 2026.

Visit the Board websiteopen_in_new to pay your fee and access other important registration information, such as key dates and what details you need to provide.