CASA's new on-line medical processing system is to start some time next year.
In his November CASA Briefing Newsletter, Director of Aviation Safety Mark Skidmore said the new system will hold benefits for both pilots and air traffic controllers.
"Lots of work testing and verifying the new system has been done, with the response from pilots and air traffic controllers who have used the system overwhelmingly positive," Skidmore said.
"The new system will allow pilots and air traffic controllers to apply for, manage and track their medicals at the click of a mouse or the tap of a pad. The system is safe and secure and alerts pilots and air traffic controllers when their medical is due.
"An email will be sent well before the current medical expires and users can then login, apply for their new certificate and pay the fee."
Once DAMEs have completed the medical checks, they can send the information directly to CASA and, if all standards are met, the certificate will be issued.
A CASA spokesperson later said that some DAMEs will have the ability to print the certificate on the spot if there are no outstanding medical issues, but the hated $75 processing fee would remain in place in order to cover the cost of the system.
It is thought that many DAMEs will still send the information to CASA rather than print the new certificate themselves.
More information on the new on-line medical system is on the CASA website.