Revised guidelines announced by National Cabinet now confirm those who get a positive result from a rapid antigen test will no longer be required to get a PCR test.
Positive cases will still be required to isolate for seven days and inform close contacts.
Each state and territory has a choice in how they implement the latest advice from the National Cabinet on rapid antigen testing with the rules evolving across the country along with the pandemic.
The New South Wales government has yet to announce any requirement for people to report a positive rapid antigen test result to the state's health department, with the Prime Minister adding it may take several weeks for state and territories to finalise reporting guidelines.
Tasmania will shift to rapid antigen tests as the primary tool for diagnosing coronavirus.. adding a positive case will be subject to the same requirements as a positive PCR-recorded case.
Meanwhile Victorians will be required to report the result by calling the department or filling out an online form, expected to go live on Friday.
And South Australia says rapid antigen test results will be reported in the state's daily case numbers.
SA Health says because rapid antigen tests will be registered, officials will be able to follow up with people and provide appropriate information and care.
The Northern Territory meanwhile will not be adopting the new policy, with Minister Michael Gunner saying the territory had enough PCR testing capacity.
And the Queensland government says a system is being developed for residents to report positive rapid antigen test results by notifying Queensland Health.
