A person who is a New Zealand practitioner may seek registration in Victoria under mutual recognition legislation.
You should read the Guide for New Zealand Practitioners in full before you start your application. The guide will outline the requirements for admission and the documentation required.
All applications must be made using the online portal. (External link)
Form A - Registration under Mutual Recognition Legislation
Form B - Roll of Supreme Court - applicants should email admissions@supcourt.vic.gov.au (External link) to arrange for the Form B to be witnessed.
The list of New Zealand practitioners to be admitted under the Trans Tasman Mutual Recognition (Vic) Act 1998 on 3 April 2023 is available.
Matters of Suitability
To assist in determining what matters should be disclosed, you must read the Suitability Guidelines for New Zealand Practitioners.
Disclosure Statement for MRA Practitioners.
MRA Admission Calendar 2023
| Admission Date | Applications completed and fee payment received by VLAB |
| Monday 3 April 2023 | Wednesday 15 March 2023 |
| Monday 5 June 2023 | Wednesday 17 May 2023 |
| Monday 7 August 2023 | Wednesday 19 July 2023 |
| Monday 2 October 2023 | Wednesday 13 September 2023 |
| Monday 4 December 2023 | Wednesday 15 November 2023 |
Dates and times are subject to change.