From the start of the new financial year, trainees on an existing contract continue to be paid the rate set for 2024.1 (BR23) plus any MBS indexation increase announced by AMA before June 30 (ie minimum base-rate for 2023/24 × MBSI = BR23A). Additionally, there will be a statutory increase in superannuation on July 1, taking this to 11.5% with immediate effect.
The new minimum rate “BR23A” applies from 1 July 2024 to the end of Semester/Term 1, 2024 and forms the basis of the minimum terms for Semester 2, 2024 (BR24). From the below dates, the base rate includes the negotiated increase of 1% (BR23A x 1.01 = BR24):
ACRRM
RACGP
From the start of the second training semester (see relevant dates above), the base rate used in 2023.2 / 2024.1 (BR23) will change through an MBS indexation increase set to be announced by AMA before June 30 (ie BR23 × MBSI) plus a 1% increase to base rate agreed upon in the 2022 NTCER review (BR23 x 1%). The statutory increase in superannuation on July 1,2024 to 11.5% also impacts remuneration for all employees including registrars.
The Base Rate for 2024.2 (“BR24”) = BR23 + (BR23 x (MBSI + 1%)) or (BR23A x 1.01)
Where
● Base Rate for 2023.2 / 2024.1 = “BR23”
● Base Rate for July 2024 to start 2024.2 = “BR23A”
● Base Rate for 2024.2 / 2025.1 = “BR24”
● MBS Indexation = “MBSI”
The increases in the below table only apply to the minimum base rates outlined in the NTCER and do not need to be applied unilaterally. If you are already paying above the minimum base rate, to comply please ensure this rate remains equivalent to or better than the below at the corresponding point in time, noting the Remuneration Schedule in the NTCER can only be updated to reflect the minimum base rate for contracts commencing in 2024.2 (“BR24”) once the AMA announcement of the MBS indexation increase (if any) towards the end of June 2024:
| Registrar Training Term | 2023 Hourly Rate (“BR23”) | x% increase in MBS Indexationfrom 01/07/2024 (“MBSI”) | 1% increase per NTCER Review(valid from start 2024.2) | ||
| Term 1 | $42.96 | + | ($42.96 * x%) | + | $0.43 |
| Term 2 | $51.65 | + | ($51.65 * x%) | + | $0.52 |
| Term 3+ | $55.17 | + | ($55.17 * x%) | + | $0.55 |
Focusing on profitability does not equate to greed! A key responsibilty for all businesses under section 95A of the Corporations Act 2001 (Cth) is to make profit and remain solvent at all times.
As registrar wages are largely funded through the fee-for-service model, training practice sustainability relies on the registrar being supported to manage adequate patient numbers to cover their wages and associated on-costs.
The 2022 Review of the NTCER has resulted in a number of revisions to the Agreement, introduced across 4 training semesters starting on 1st February 2023 (2023.1):
Date reviewed: 24 April 2024
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