Yes you do, I was so lucky I was on holiday in Perth in 2012 when I got accepted. I jumped on the train the next day and signed my name, fate or what. They give to a date to present by, its usually within 10-12 months
I waited 18 months from start to finish & was lucky to be in Australia on holiday when I got accepted, I jumped on a train straight to the AHPRA office to register,