I remember a post relating to this a while ago not sure if it was on this forum though , the conclusion seemed to be that AHPRA do require to see original documents ie passport before they give full registration , unless you lodge you're application at an AHPRA office and they site it there , they will not accept certified copies sent , mind you they change the rules so often who knows , check with ANMAC to see if they will do a modified assessment on provisional registration , will see if I can find the thread relating to this