Dear Laura

It is currently possible for physiotherapists to practice between states - but registration is required in each state of practice. Under the national registration and accreditation scheme, a physiotherapist will not need to have registration in each state of practice because registration will be for Australia. However, on 1 July 2010, only the states and territories where the national law has passed through parliament will be covered - details of the status of each state and territory are available on the national board website.

You would have to contact the national board to ask about processing times and fees - the APC deals with assessment only, not registration.