Summary of the changes in AACA Fee structure as follows:
Fee Increase will affect two streams and it will come into effect from 1 March 2022
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Architectural Practice Exam | PALs or PARC: nominally $1,000 |
| Now: full fee $ 2,590 / reduced fee* $1,224 March 2022: full fee $ 4,200 / reduced fee *$3,150 |
Overseas Qualifications Assessment 2 Stages | |
* Reduced fee will continue to be available to applicants who have completed an assessment with the AACA previously.
| March: must complete Stage 1 & 2 concurrently** |
| March 2022: $ 2,300** Only available to applicants who submitted OQA Stage 1 prior to 1 March 2022. |
** Skilled Migration Assessment From March 2022: New applicants who wish to apply for Overseas Qualification Assessment must complete Stage 1 and 2 concurrently. This will allow applicants who do not reside in Australia the opportunity to complete the full assessment, further information and application platform will be available in Feb 2022. Please note returning applicants who have applied for Stage 1 before 1 March 2022 will still be able to apply for Stage 2 without the need to lodge a new concurrent application.