The RACGP has continually worked to improve their application portal and the upload process is relatively easy on applicants. But…there is some bad news as there will be a slight price increase from January 1st 2026.
The PEP Specialist program fees will be increasing as follows:
| Item | Cost | |
|---|---|---|
| Current fees | Fees from 1 January 2026 | |
| Comparability application | AUD$575 | AUD$605 |
| Program fee | AUD$11,900 | AUD$12,525 |
| Re-sit work-place based assessment | AUD$1,000 | AUD$1,050 |
| Post-education administration support | AUD$300 | AUD$315 |
It is a also required that you hold current membership of the RACGP on joining the PEP specialist pathway:
https://www.racgp.org.au/racgp-membership/new-racgp-membership-categories
Exam fees are also payable for participants that are determined to hold Partially Comparable qualifications. Information on RACGP exam fees can be found here.
