In most cases, full, general registration as a psychologist with the Australian Health Practitioner Regulation Agency (AHPRA) will ensure eligibility.

The APS has nine colleges representing different areas of practice: neuropsychology, forensic, community, health, clinical, counselling, educational and developmental, organisational, and sport and exercise psychology.

This training model has been introduced via the "5+1" pathway as a transitional alternative to the retiring "4+2" system that has been in place for many years as a basic standard for registration as a psychologist in Australia.

The new 5+1 pathway incorporates a five-year university sequence in psychology training, followed by one year accredited workplace supervision.

The email said, "Whilst the APS does not condone in any way Mr Montgomery's behaviours, we wish to acknowledge the impact of current proceedings on him and his family's mental health and hope they are seeking support from these friends through this process."

The ABC reported that many APS members considered the email "disturbing" and "disgusting" due to it focussing on the offender's welfare without any mention of the mental health of the victims of his sex offences.